Clinical Research Associate II - Cancer Clinical Epidemiology

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Jul 28, 2021
Full time Administrative R&D

Job Description

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Research Institute is seeking research personnel with specialized training (i.e., minimum of MPH, MSc, or MS) in epidemiology and/or biostatistics to support clinical research in the area of pediatric oncology. Under the direction and guidance of the principal investigator (PI), they will assume a lead role, in providing analytic support and project coordination activities for research involving prospective data, electronic health records, large administrative and survey datasets.

This role will have data management and quantitative data analysis responsibilities as well as project coordination responsibilities. Therefore, proficiency with R, SAS, and/or STATA biostatistical software is required, and 3+ years of prior experience in clinical research methods and design is preferred. The candidate will independently perform study coordination, data collection and management, and statistical analyses based on plans developed collaboratively with the research team. They will apply new epidemiologic and biostatistical techniques for ongoing projects, participate in the interpretation and reporting of study results, support the preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to the development of grant proposals for external funding. They will serve as a collaborative member of the group by supporting a variety of research initiatives and interacting with other researchers within the institution and at other institutions.

About the PI: Dr. Kelly Getz is an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Pediatrics in the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) at the University of Pennsylvania and affiliated faculty in the Center of Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness Research and the Research Institute at CHOP. Dr. Getz's research is focused on the treatment and supportive care of children and young adults with cancer, and on understanding and balancing the associated therapeutic benefits and toxicity risks, with an emphasis in cardio-oncology. She develops and applies advanced epidemiologic methods in observational research studies that impact clinical practice. Her research aims to improve both clinical outcomes and quality of life, and addresses treatment and outcome disparities, for pediatric cancer patients across diagnoses, during treatment, and into survivorship. Dr. Getz is widely published in the fields of pediatric oncology and epidemiologic methods.

Job Responsibilities

Activity Management

  • Oversee staff work and the coordination of projects.
  • Manage participant flow, quality controls, eligibility assessments and reviews.
  • Plan and direct activities, methods, and treatments.
  • Collaborate internally to review, improve and promote processes and procedures.
  • Manage related data collection, analysis, management and databases / system use.
  • Ensure activity compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements.

Activity Coordination and Support

  • Coordinate compliance, documentation and submissions for regulatory agencies.
  • Direct and maintain related documentation, records, and events.
  • Assist with activities including assessments, enrollment and collection.
  • Assist with researching to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures.
  • Participate in department presentations and publications.

Occupations

Administrative Support, Hospital-Clinic Administration, Public Health Administration

URL

https://careers.chop.edu/job/Philadelphia-Clin-Research-Associate-II-Cancer-Clinical-Epidemiology-PA-19104/770954200/?locale=en_US

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