Part-time Clinical Research Coordinator I (50% FTE)
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The Clinical Research Coordinator (CR C ) will contribute to aspects of the research program of Torri M. Jones, PhD, working 50% FTE . Dr. Jones’ research program focuses on maximizing the reach of psychological intervention for patients and families in the Cellular Therapy and Transplant Section (CTTS) of the Division of Oncology. Specifically, programs target early identification and m itigation of psychosocial risk and provide support to improve adaptive coping, adjustment , and adherence t o medical treatment and hospitalization for patients and caregivers . Ongoing projects include: (1) pre - treatment screening assessment to identify appropriate Behavioral Health referrals; 2) the BMT Bucks Program to reinforce adherence to required behaviors for medical and psychosocial wellbeing and 3) the Road to Discharge initiative to anticipate care expectations and milestones thr oughout the transplant hospitalization . Responsibilities of the CR C will include : a) coordinate with CTTS program manager s, APPs and NPs and schedulers to provide assessment measures to incoming patients and caregivers , score and summarize findings, and initiate request s for BH Consult (outpatient and inpatient) ; b) participant recruitment, including confirmation of participant eligibility , and quality improvement or informed consent process; c ) facilitat e data collection , including REDCap data management , and tracking of longitduinal data ; d ) management of regulatory processes, including data entry and an alysis, IRB preparations/oversight of regulatory requirements and medical chart abstraction ; e) order program prizes and supplies, coordinate Psychosocial Team re: rotating implementation of inpatient prize distribution ; f) maintain a congenial and energetic presence with patients and families to promote clinical rapport and assess acceptability and feasibility of programming . The CR C also will contribute to the dissemination of study findings, including opportunities for presentations and authorship of man uscripts, and will be expected to help with writing abstracts, papers and grants. About the Department: The Clinical Research Coordinator will be a member of the CHOP Cancer Center and the Section on Behavioral Oncology (SBO) at the Center for Childhood Cancer Research. The mission of the SBO is to apply behavioral translational research to improve outcomes in pediatric cancer across the continuum of care, with an emphasis on developmental and psycho social processes of risk and resilience. We achieve our mission by developing, evaluating, and disseminating translational models of psychosocial research and evidence - based practice; applying contextual models (e.g. family and social ecological) and provi ding leadership in behavioral translational research and training across health disciplines. Our innovative research focuses on the following critical areas of inquiry in pediatric cancer: p sychosocial screening and intervention; c hildren in the context of their families, schools, and communities; a dolescents and young adults (AYA); s urvivorship; h ealth disparities and genetic or socially vulnerable populations; c hild and family distress and adjustment; h ealth behaviors, disease management, and adherence; n eurocognitive and functional outcomes.
Applying for the Position: Interested individual s should email a cover letter and CV/resume to Torri M. Jones , PhD at jonestm4@chop.edu . Applicants also should formally apply on the careers website. What you will do
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
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
Related responsibilities
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
Education Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Experience Qualifications
At least two (2) years of clinical or research related experience Required
At least three (3) years of clinical or research related experience Preferred
Skills and Abilities
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
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SALARY RANGE:
$51,730.00 - $64,660.00 Annually
Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.
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