Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia·Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
The role involves coordinating clinical research activities, including participant recruitment, enrollment, and data collection. The assistant provides technical and administrative support such as sample processing and maintaining study documentation in compliance with IRB and HIPAA guidelines.
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A Brief Overview The Division of Emergency Medicine (DoEM) is seeking a part-time clinical research assistant who will join a highly productive research team focused on conducting a variety of research projects at our King of Prussia location.
Researchers in CHOP's DoEM are national leaders in efforts to address important social, biological, and environmental determinants of health for children across the continuum of emergency care – from prevention to recovery.
Under the supervision of the Program Manager and the Associate Director of Research Operations, the research assistant responsibilities include coordinating clinical research activities within the scope of specific research protocols under the guidance of the study PI and Program Manager.
The incumbent will assist with recruitment and enrollment of research participants, complete data entry, and follow up with participants as required by the study protocol.
Other tasks may be assigned as needed.
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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A high school diploma or GED is required, while a bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates must have previous relevant clinical research experience, with at least one year preferred.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, clinical research assistant roles in emergency medicine are often competitive because employers look for candidates who can support study coordination, documentation, and patient-facing tasks in fast-paced clinical settings. This role is especially attractive to applicants with prior research experience, since a high school diploma or GED is required and a bachelor’s degree is preferred. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review fit faster; if you apply, emphasize any prior clinical research work and familiarity with regulated study processes.
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