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A Brief Overview
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Division of Hematology, is hiring a full-time clinical research coordinator.The research coordinator will work on clinical studies involving pyruvate kinase deficiency, thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and gene therapy. Specific research projects will be discussed at the time of interview.
Opportunities are available to attend weekly Hematology Divisional Clinical Conference and weekly Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, which provide unique insight into a large tertiary pediatric hospital. Research staff are required to attend disease program weekly clinical meetings.
This position involves regular interaction with patients in a clinical setting and the opportunity to build relationships with patients and their families. It may also include travel to hematology conferences (depending on COVID precautions in place), authorship and publishing opportunities.
Job Description:
Research-related: Act as study coordinator and primary contact for several multi-center clinical research activities and possibly CHOP investigator-led studies. Within the scope of clinical research protocols, participate in direct patient care. Assist with budget and contract preparations. Prepare consent documents, screen and track eligible patients, obtain and maintain Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals. Coordinate sponsor monitoring visits. Carry out day-to-day requirements of clinical research projects including coordinating study visits, interviewing patients, data collection, data entry, response to queries, and budgetary matters.
Facilitate the conduct of clinical research within the CHOP healthcare network. Serve as an information conduit between Research Administration and investigators, sharing information and collecting and submitting materials as requested. Provide broad support for investigators in carrying out the administrative aspects of their research programs.
Program Related: Assist with center projects including (but not limited to) trainee and family educational and resource materials, patient satisfaction surveys, center-sponsored patient and family activities, professional academic presentations of physicians, nurses and social workers, and other projects as needed. Assist with grant preparations.
Requirements: Graduate of an accredited college with a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a health related field, or with related healthcare experience or interest. Prior research experience, particularly regulatory experience, is required; must demonstrate an interest in research. Facility with Microsoft Office Suite and database management. Successful performance in a high-intensity work environment and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent problem identification and problem-solving skills required. Must also be independent, efficient and possess exceptional interpersonal skills, as interaction with patients, families, and medical staff is frequent. Flexibility is essential.
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