Clinical Research Assistant

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A Brief Overview
Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator and/or other study team members, this role provides support in the conduct of clinical research.

The clinical research assistant will work on projects that examine the effectiveness of suicide prevention interventions and treatment in the ED settings, including the CHOP Emergency Department and the Crisis Response Center (CRC); as well as the CHOP in-patient units in Cedar Ave. Specific responsibilities include:

1) assisting in the day today administration of research projects;

2) maintaining subject tracking system and scheduling subjects for assessments;

3) conducting follow-up phone evaluations with families;

4) organizing and overseeing data entry; and

5) assisting in the analysis of data for presentations and manuscripts.

If you'd are driven, very organized, wanting to learn about research in mental health, and value interpersonal collaboration we encourage you to apply!

Job responsibilities may include human subject research activities including but not limited to subject enrollment, data/sample collection, data entry, and regulatory submissions support.

What you will do

• Provide technical and administrative support in the conduct of clinical research:
• Patient/research participant scheduling
• Patient/Research Participant screening for inclusion/exclusion criteria or case history
• Data collection
• Data entry
• Data management
• Laboratory sample processing
• Clinical research study procedures or questionnaire administration
• Organization of research records and/or other study related documentation
• Research Study Compliance
• Adhere to IRB approved protocols and compliance with HIPAA and handling confidential materials
• Comply with Institutional policies, SOPs and guidelines
• Comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies
• Additional Responsibilities may include:
• Consent subjects, with appropriate authorization and training
• Document and report adverse events
• Maintain study source documents
• Complete case report forms (paper and electronic data capture)
• Assist with IRB/regulatory submissions
• Complete case report forms or other study documentation (paper and electronic data capture)
• Follow-up care
• Order materials/supplies
• Schedule research meetings

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Previous relevant clinical research experience Required
• At least one (1) year of relevant clinical research experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with IRB and human subject protection.

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SALARY RANGE:

$21.05 - $26.35 Hourly

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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