Research Assistant II – Neonatal Microbiome Studies (PAH)

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$23 - $28

About The Position

The Research Assistant (RA) will support ongoing neonatal microbiome and neonatal infectious disease related study in the NICU. This role involves specimen collection, data abstraction, regulatory maintenance, and coordination with clinical and laboratory teams. The RA will primarily support the studies below and may assist with additional projects 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED - Required
At least one (1) year of relevant clinical research experience - Required
Basic knowledge of IRB and human subject protection.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
At least two (2) years of relevant clinical research experience - Preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct daily screening of eligible infants using the electronic medical record
Perform stool sample collection (10–15 infants/day) from discarded diapers in the NICU
Coordinate weekly discarded serum sample collection:
Perform data abstraction from medical records and enter data into REDCap
Present study updates at team meetings
Track and coordinate participant follow-up visits (1-4 per month)
Coordinate with clinical team at follow-up, send reminders to families
Ensure compliance with ongoing regulatory requirements
Coordinate sample shipment to collaborators
Track emails from lab when samples are ready for pickup
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/extraction from electronic medical record systems and entry into project databases and platforms
Data management, including assisting with quality control and data review
Laboratory procedures
Research Study Compliance
Adhere to IRB approved protocols and compliance with HIPAA and handling confidential materials
Support the safety of clinical research patients/research participants
Comply with Institutional policies, SOPs and guidelines
Comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies
Participate in the informed consent process for study subjects
Document and report adverse events
Maintain study source documents
Submit basic IRB reports
Assist with IRB/regulatory submissions
Complete case report forms (paper and electronic data capture)
Follow-up care
Order materials/supplies
Schedule research meetings