Clinical Research Assistant I-IDEAS Downes Lab

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A Brief Overview

The successful candidate will join the research team of Dr. Kevin Downes in the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship (IDEAS) Research Group at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Dr. Downes is an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at CHOP, Program Director of the CHOP Clinical Pharmacology T32 fellowship program, and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Downes's research focuses on antibiotic use in children and the medical management of children with infectious diseases. Specifically, his research interests include antimicrobial pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) and antibiotic-associated toxicities. Dr. Downes' research explores methods to promote individualized dose optimization of antimicrobials in children and examines the roles of biomarkers in the management of children with infectious diseases. He currently serves as the site PI and/or co-investigator for various clinical trials being conducted at CHOP, as well as the PI for several ongoing prospective observational studies.

The candidate will be a member of the Pediatric IDEAS Research Group, a collaborative group of investigators within Clinical Futures at CHOP. The mission of the Pediatric IDEAS Research Group is to perform rigorous clinical and translational research that generates evidence on the prevention and treatment of infections to inform best practices and improve the health of children, families, and communities. The candidate will also be a member of Center for Clinical Pharmacology, which is focused on research that improves the safety and efficacy of therapeutics in children. The ideal candidate would be comfortable interacting with the families and medical teams of CHOP patients and processing biospecimens. The role requires work to be performed on-site at CHOP's Philadelphia campus and flexibility to shift responsibilities and work hours to meet the needs of the group's studies. Evening and weekend coverage is not required, but could be available.

What you will do

• Provide technical and administrative support in the conduct of clinical research:
• Patient/research participant scheduling
• Patient/Research Participant screening for inclusion/exclusion criteria or case history
• Data collection
• Data entry
• Data management
• Laboratory sample processing
• Clinical research study procedures or questionnaire administration
• Organization of research records and/or other study related documentation
• Research Study Compliance
• Adhere to IRB approved protocols and compliance with HIPAA and handling confidential materials
• Comply with Institutional policies, SOPs and guidelines
• Comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies
• Additional Responsibilities may include:
• 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)
• Assist with IRB/regulatory submissions
• Complete case report forms or other study documentation (paper and electronic data capture)
• Follow-up care
• Order materials/supplies
• Schedule research meetings

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED - Required
• Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Previous relevant clinical research experience - Required
• At least one (1) year of relevant clinical research experience - Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with IRB and human subject protection.

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SALARY RANGE:

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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