Clinical Research Assistant I - Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO)

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Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have joined together to support a National Institutes of Health (NIH) program called Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO).This large, observational child health research study began in 2016 to try to answer big questions about how influences in early human development, even before birth, affect us throughout our lives and across generations. The ECHO program is focused on five areas of children’s health: pregnancy and

birth, breathing, body weight, brain development, and well\-being. By enrolling 2500 pregnant individuals and their children from diverse backgrounds (racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically), the Penn\-CHOP research team will help contribute to the understanding and enhancement of children for generations to come.

More information can be found on our study website: pennchop\-echo.org.

The ECHO Study Clinical Research Assistant will work closely with the CHOP PIs (Drs. Heather Burris and Sara DeMauro) and clinical research coordinators (CRCs) to provide support in the conduct of clinical research. These responsibilities will include assisting CRCs during in\-person study visits (including on\-site and home visits); providing transport for staff to participant homes for study visit completion and shuttle service for study participants (parent and children) between their homes and CHOP campus; assisting with obtaining specimens, including off\-site sample pickup and transport to study’s main lab on campus; completing data management tasks, including data entry and review, as assigned; performing administrative tasks (filing, scheduling, etc.); and supporting other research\-related duties as needed.

The ideal candidate is organized and motivated, with good communication and time management skills, and thrives in a team environment.

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.

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:

$20\.55 \- $25\.69 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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