Clinical Research Assistant I - Division of General Surgery

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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.

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

About the Position

CHOP General Surgery team performs over 5,000 general and thoracic surgeries annually, providing individualized, high-quality care before and after surgery. Our robust research infrastructure includes surgery attendings, research residents and fellows, medical students, and advanced practice providers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Specifically, our team collaborates with upwards of 20+ physicians/surgeons within CHOP. Currently, our team has 145 active research projects that include retrospective, prospective, clinical trials, and multicenter collaborative studies, as well as quality improvement (QI) initiatives to enhance patient-family experiences.

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.