A BRIEF OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) for clinical research in Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Therapy conducted within the CHOP healthcare network. The Principal Investigator (PI) is a double-boarded physician in Pediatric Oncology & Pediatric Endocrinology with a NIH-funded research program focused on addressing endocrine late effects in childhood cancer survivors.
The ideal candidate would be interested in research related activities such as confirmation of subject eligibility, recruitment, enrollment and informed consent of study subjects; preparation of study packets, study visit scheduling, accompanying research subjects for their clinical research visits; completion of study case report forms; data clarification, collection, abstraction, storage and entry; compliance with research including adherence to IRB approved protocols, comply with institutional policies, SOPs and guidelines as well as federal/state/sponsor policies; serving as PI liaison with other research groups; participation in grant related meeting with PI to gain better understanding of protocol issues and development; responsible for meeting enrollment projections within study-specified time lines; assistance with preparing research grants, literature reviews and article retrieval; maintenance of endnote or related literature libraries; completion of CITI training if selected for the position.
This position provides great research opportunity, mentorship by PI, opportunity for authorship on publications, and valuable experience for candidates with a strong interest in pursuing a future professional position within the healthcare-related field (medical school or graduate school).

EDUCATION

• Required: Associate degree
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field

EXPERIENCE

• Required: At least two (2) years relevant clinical research experience
• Preferred: 1 year of experience with direct research participant interaction

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of IRB and human subject protection

• Assist in participant scheduling, history intake, and follow-up care.
• Collect, enter, and manage data.
• Adhere to IRB-approved protocols, laboratory procedures, and institutional, federal, state, and sponsor policies.
• Complete administrative duties, including filing, organizing, ordering supplies, and scheduling meetings.
• Participate in the informed consent process for study subjects.
• Document and report adverse events.
• Maintain study source documents, submit IRB reports, and complete case report forms.
• Consent subjects, with appropriate authorization and training.