Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

The successful, bilingual (Spanish/English) candidate will join the research team of Drs. Katherine (Kate) Yun, Aditi Vasan, and Chen Kenyon, and Mr. Dean Karavite at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Our team comprises health services and informatics researchers focused on health equity. Dr. Yun is a pediatrician who studies access to care for immigrant families. Her work requires fluency in languages in addition to English (e.g., Spanish). Drs. Vasan and Kenyon are pediatricians who study social determinants of health and asthma care for children. Mr. Karavite is an informatics researcher who collaborates with clinical teams to improve healthcare technology and processes for children. Under moderate supervision, this bilingual (English/Spanish) team member will coordinate all clinical research activities within the scope of the Family Bridge Program protocols. The Family Bridge Program is a brief, hospital-based, patient navigator intervention to improve access and quality of care for uninsured or Medicaid-enrolled children, including children in families who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, or Somali.     In collaboration with a multilingual team at Seattle Children’s Hospital (PI: K. Casey Lion), the FB team in Philadelphia will adapt the intervention, deliver the intervention at CHOP, and support the program evaluation. The bilingual (English/Spanish) CRC will recruit participants, conduct interviews with clinical staff and community stakeholders, and analyze interview and related data during the adaptation phase of this project. Subsequently, the bilingual CRC will recruit participants, complete baseline interviews, and deliver the intervention in Spanish, Vietnamese (with interpreting), Somali (with interpreting), and English. Work will be guided by a bicoastal, bilingual community/parent advisory group, as well as input from hospital-based stakeholders.  The ideal bilingual (English/Spanish) applicant will have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, a strong interest both in research and in working directly with diverse families, experience writing and editing research-related documents in Spanish, and a deep understanding of challenges navigating access to pediatric care and social services for children in immigrant, uninsured, and/or publicly insured families. Job Responsibilities Core responsibilities Adhere to an IRB approved protocol Participate in the informed consent process of study subjects Support the safety of clinical research patients/research participants Coordinate protocol related research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care Screen, recruit and enroll patients/research participants Maintain study source documents Report adverse events Understand good clinical practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance Educate subjects and family on protocol, study intervention, etc. Comply with Institutional policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines Must comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies   Related responsibilities Manage essential regulatory documents Register study on ClinicalTrial.gov Complete case report forms (paper & electronic data capture) and address queries Submit documents to regulatory authorities (e.g. IRB, FDA, etc.) and/or review/monitoring boards (ie, DSMB, independent safety officer) Facilitate pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, and monitoring visit Facilitate study close out activities Coordinate research/project team meetings Collect, process and ship laboratory specimens Schedule subject visits and procedures Retain records/archive documents after study close out Required Education and Experience Required Education: Associates Degree or active enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree Program   Required Experience: Three (3) years of coordination related, clinical related or research related experience. Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/Lic Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field Additional Technical Requirements Excellent verbal and written communications skills Excellent time management skills Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

Job Summary This position is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) 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; 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; IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews; oversight of regulatory requirements, preparation of research reports and manuscripts; data analysis under PI guidance; 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, 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). The PI has multiple funded grants providing an exciting and terrific opportunity to conduct high quality clinical research in a supportive and collegiate work environment. Job Responsibilities Core responsibilities Adhere to an IRB approved protocol Participate in the informed consent process of study subjects Support the safety of clinical research patients/research participants Coordinate protocol related research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care Screen, recruit and enroll patients/research participants Maintain study source documents Report adverse events Understand good clinical practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance Educate subjects and family on protocol, study intervention, etc. Comply with Institutional policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines Must comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies   Related responsibilities Manage essential regulatory documents Register study on ClinicalTrial.gov Complete case report forms (paper & electronic data capture) and address queries Submit documents to regulatory authorities (e.g. IRB, FDA, etc.) and/or review/monitoring boards (ie, DSMB, independent safety officer) Facilitate pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, and monitoring visit Facilitate study close out activities Coordinate research/project team meetings Collect, process and ship laboratory specimens Schedule subject visits and procedures Retain records/archive documents after study close out Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations Required Education and Experience Required Education: Associates Degree or active enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree Program   Required Experience: Three (3) years of coordination related, clinical related or research related experience. Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/Lic Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field Additional Technical Requirements Excellent verbal and written communications skills Excellent time management skills Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels All CHOP employees who work in a patient building or who provide patient care are required to receive an annual influenza vaccine unless they are granted a medical or religious exemption. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for its patients, family members, visitors and employees. In an effort to achieve this goal, employment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, other than for positions with regularly scheduled hours in New Jersey, is contingent upon an attestation that the job applicant does not use tobacco products. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor/Seeking priority referrals for protected veterans.  Please contact our hiring official with any referrals or questions. CHOP Careers Contact  Talent Acquisition 2716 South Street, 6th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19146 

ob Summary This position is 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).   Job Responsibilities Providing technical and clinical support in the conduct of clinical studies: Filing and office organization Patient/research participant scheduling Patient/research participant history Data collection Data entry Data management Laboratory procedures   Research Study Compliance Adhere to an IRB approved protocols Comply with Institutional policies, SOPs and guidelines Comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies   May be called upon to: 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) Job Responsibilities (Continued) Job Responsibilities (Continued) Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations Required Education and Experience Required Education: Associates Degree or active enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree Program   Required Experience:  One (1) year of relevant clinical research experience. Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/Lic Preferred Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in related field Additional Technical Requirements Familiarity with IRB and human subject protection.

Job Summary This position is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) 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; 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; IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews; oversight of regulatory requirements, preparation of research reports and manuscripts; data analysis under PI guidance; 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, 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). The PI has had multiple funded grants providing an exciting and terrific opportunity to conduct high quality clinical research in a supportive and collegiate work environment.   Job Responsibilities Core responsibilities Adhere to an IRB approved protocol Participate in the informed consent process of study subjects Support the safety of clinical research patients/research participants Coordinate protocol related research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care Screen, recruit and enroll patients/research participants Maintain study source documents Report adverse events Understand good clinical practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance Educate subjects and family on protocol, study intervention, etc. Comply with Institutional policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines Must comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies   Related responsibilities Manage essential regulatory documents Register study on ClinicalTrial.gov Complete case report forms (paper & electronic data capture) and address queries Submit documents to regulatory authorities (e.g. IRB, FDA, etc.) and/or review/monitoring boards (ie, DSMB, independent safety officer) Facilitate pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, and monitoring visit Facilitate study close out activities Coordinate research/project team meetings Collect, process and ship laboratory specimens Schedule subject visits and procedures Retain records/archive documents after study close out Job Responsibilities (Continued) Job Responsibilities (Continued) Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations Required Education and Experience Required Education: Associates Degree or active enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree Program   Required Experience: Three (3) years of coordination related, clinical related or research related experience. Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/Lic Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field Additional Technical Requirements Excellent verbal and written communications skills Excellent time management skills Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

Job Summary This is a full time research coordinator position offered through The Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.  Under minimal supervision, CRC I coordinates all clinical research activities within the scope of clinical research protocols. This research coordinator will support   Dr. Emily Gregory’s research projects. The primary project involves adapting and testing pediatric primary care based care coordination strategies to support women after a preterm birth. There are known gaps in preventive care for women in this time period, which can lead to repeat adverse pregnancy outcomes as well as long-term health consequences. The goal of this pilot is to use navigation strategies and motivational interviewing to support women’s health at this key stage in the life course, leveraging the frequency of infant well visits as an opportunity to reach women. The research coordinator will work in multiple health care settings including postpartum / newborn nursery and pediatric primary care to assist with recruitment, consent, and collection of study data related to this project. The research coordinator may also support Dr. Gregory in related work on pediatric primary care redesign, interconception health, and preventive care. Dr. Gregory’s research involves qualitative and quantitative work, as well launching the clinical trial described above. Job Responsibilities The ideal candidate will be able to: Perform tasks independently and in adherence with all grant requirements. Work accurately and pay strict attention to detail. Work in collaboration with other professionals and staff. Be adaptable to do work which is varied and requires an intellectual and professional approach. Have a high degree of flexibility of skills. Experience with diverse low-income urban families through prior work, volunteer, or other experience. Must have strong writing, organizational, and analytical skills. Familiarity with statistical software such as Stata or R preferred. Candidate should have a strong interest in and commitment to public health research, program implementation, and child health policy that aims to improve outcomes for children and families.   Core responsibilities Adhere to an IRB approved protocol Participate in the informed consent process of study subjects Support the safety of clinical research patients/research participants Coordinate protocol related research procedures, study visits, and follow-up care Screen, recruit and enroll patients/research participants Maintain study source documents Report adverse events Understand good clinical practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance Educate subjects and family on protocol, study intervention, etc. Comply with Institutional policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines Must comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies   Related responsibilities Manage essential regulatory documents Register study on ClinicalTrial.gov Complete case report forms (paper & electronic data capture) and address queries Submit documents to regulatory authorities (e.g. IRB, FDA, etc.) and/or review/monitoring boards (ie, DSMB, independent safety officer) Facilitate pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, and monitoring visit Facilitate study close out activities Coordinate research/project team meetings Collect, process and ship laboratory specimens Schedule subject visits and procedures Retain records/archive documents after study close out Education and Experience Required Education: Associates Degree or active enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree Program Required Experience: Three (3) years of coordination related, clinical related or research related experience. Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field Additional Technical Requirements Excellent verbal and written communications skills Excellent time management skills Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

Job Summary The Urinary Stone Disease Research Network (USDRN) is conducting the STENTS (Study to Enhance Understanding of Ureteral Stent-associated Symptoms) study. This multi-center, prospective, observational cohort study is recruiting both adolescents and adults who undergo ureteroscopy for kidney stones. The Pediatric KIDney Stone (PKIDS) Care Improvement Network is conducting a prospective cohort study comparing kidney stone clearance and the lived experience of youth after three alternative surgical treatments for kidney stones. The CRA II will be responsible for identifying potential candidates, screening, and enrolling using informed consent. Additionally, the individual will conduct study procedures, which include but are not limited to, collection and storage of biospecimens, data collection and entry, participant follow up, and assistance in protocol related aspects as needed. The CRA II will be responsible for these efforts at CHOP and the University of Pennsylvania for STENTS and at CHOP for PKIDS. The ideal candidate will possess: Previous engagement in consenting study participants and sample collection Strong communication skills with various types of patients High organizational skills   Job Responsibilities Providing technical and clinical support in the conduct of clinical studies: Filing and office organization Patient/research participant scheduling Patient/research participant history Data collection Data entry Data management Laboratory procedures Follow-up care Order materials/supplies Schedule research meetings   Research Study Compliance Adhere to an IRB approved protocols Comply with Institutional policies, SOPs and guidelines Comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies   Also may be responsible for any of the following: Participate in the informed consent process for study subjects Document and report adverse events Maintain study source documents Submit basic IRB reports Complete case report forms (paper and electronic data capture) Required Education and Experience Required Education: Associates Degree or active enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree Program Required Experience:  Two (2) years of relevant clinical research experience. Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field Additional Technical Requirements Basic knowledge of IRB and human subject protection.

Job Summary The Pediatric KIDney Stone (PKIDS) Care Improvement Network, which is a community of patients, caregivers, and clinicians who perform collaborative studies of kidney stones at 23 pediatric healthcare systems in the United States, seeks to generate and apply knowledge that improves the lives of pediatric patients with kidney stones. This PCORI-funded 12-week follow-up prospective cohort study will compare stone clearance and patients' experiences for the three existing surgical treatments to remove stones: ureteroscopy (URS), shockwave lithotripsy (SWL), and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) across PKIDS. The resultant knowledge of these patient-centered outcomes will improve pre- and intra-operative decision-making about the surgical management of stones. This individual will coordinate and help implement operations related to the main study, oversee regulatory activities, and supervise recruitment efforts across PKIDS sites. He/she would also assist with coordination of ancillary study activities related to both the PKIDS Network and general research program. Job Responsibilities Assist with supervision, training, and support of staff to ensure compliance with study protocol, NIH and FDA policies. Includes onboarding personnel. Work collaboratively and effectively with the individual study management teams, various core groups at CHOP’s Research Institute and other participating institutions.  As part of study team, develop, review, and update program policies and procedures as needed.  Facilitate and/or run research/project team meetings Monitor or audit study activities internal and external to CHOP, execution of quality management processes. Serve as a liaison between Research and other Hospital staff to carry out the needs of the research project(s). Assist with study database management, analysis of data, and preparation of manuscripts and scientific presentations, as needed. Lead regulatory efforts, including management of IRB documentation, protocol amendments, etc. Responsible for Regulatory compliance for clinical research program, including tracking regulatory compliance of external sites.  Applied knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines including protection of human research subjects with particular emphasis on pediatrics, definitions and reporting requirement for adverse events, elements of informed consent, Federal Codes, Regulations and Guidelines relevant to the performance and conduct of clinical trials. Provide supervision and support for other clinical research coordinators and or/ monitors who are assigned to specific protocols and who will help with the overall clinical research of the program. Screens, recruits, and enrolls patients/research participants Primary contact for trial for internal and external participants. Required Education and Experience Required Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in related field Required Experience:  Five (5) years of relevant clinical research coordination experience Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/Lic Preferred Education:  Master’s degree in a related field Preferred Experience:  Seven (7) years of relevant clinical research coordination experience                                                                                                                       Preferred Licenses/certificates/registrations: Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training  Society of Clinical Research Associates – SoCRA membership or Association of Clinical Research Professionals – ACRP membership   Additional Technical Requirements Excellent verbal and written communications skills Excellent time management skills Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels