Clinical Research Coordinator I - Qualitative Core

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $53,000 - $66,300 • Onsite

About The Position

PolicyLab offers an exciting, full time Qualitative Clinical Research Coordinator position for an aspiring or early career health professional possessing strong interpersonal and analytic thinking skills. As a member of the Qualitative Research Core with frequent collaborations with PolicyLab, the RA will have the opportunity to work with multiple teams on projects related to public health programs, pediatric clinical interventions, health equity, and maternal child health, while receiving additional methods training and supports through the core’s infrastructure. This environment provides ample opportunities for skill development and professional growth, given exposure to both qualitative and quantitative experts on various projects across multiple content areas.
The ideal candidate will have experience utilizing qualitative methods, e.g., interviewing and focus group moderation, in a public health setting with a high degree of professionalism. Excellent attention to detail, multi-tasking capabilities, and communication and writing skills are necessary. Exposure to qualitative coding, interacting with study participants, and IRB protocols are expected.
Candidates who speak and write fluently in Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), Vietnamese or French will be highly preferred. This person will need to exercise discretion and judgment in the execution of research protocols, data collection and management, analysis of data, general project support, and must work closely with the project team to ensure all grant timelines, standards, and reporting requirements are met.
PolicyLab aims to provide every team member with opportunities that allow their voices to be heard as this exemplifies our core belief in the power of diverse thinking to influence the policies, protocols and practices that define our workplace and improve the lives of children and families. We strive for a productive, fulfilling workplace and personal growth opportunities for all staff and believe an inclusive environment is central to this goal.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• At least two (2) years of clinical or research related experience Required
• Basic knowledge of IRB and human subject protection
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• At least three (3) years of clinical or research related experience Preferred
• Candidates who speak and write fluently in Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), Vietnamese or French will be highly preferred.

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
• Under the supervision of PI 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, and with HIPAA and management of confidential materials
• Must comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies
• For multi-site studies or collaborations, support communication and meeting scheduling across teams
• Manage essential regulatory documents
• Register study on ClinicalTrials.gov as appropriate
• 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 as appropriate
• Facilitate study close out activities as appropriate
• Coordinate research/project team meetings
• Collect, process and ship samples as applicable to the protocol
• Schedule subject visits and procedures
• Retain records/archive documents after study close out

Benefits

• As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED