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A Brief Overview The 0.5 FTE Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will contribute to all aspects of Iris Paltin, PhD, ABPP-CN's research () within the SBO. Dr. Paltin's primary project is to co-investigate pre-diagnostic poverty exposure as a novel risk factor for chemotherapy associated neurocognitive late effects in children with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). Children participating in the international Children's Oncology Group's (COG) AALL1731 phase III randomized clinical can enroll on this ancillary trial evaluating household material hardship and neurocognitive functioning. Responsibilities of the CRC will include a) facilitating data collection and communication with research personnel at other pediatric hospitals; b) data management and regulatory processes, data scoring, entry, and completion of case report forms, adhering to regulatory requirements, and chart abstraction. This is a hybrid (on site and remote work) position.

Additional opportunities in research and quality improvement include investigating: 1) neuropsychological abilities of children, adolescents, and young adults who receive cranial proton radiation therapy; 2) neuropsychological abilities of children, adolescents, and young adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1); and 3) effectiveness of a brief executive function focused problem solving intervention.

The CRC also will pariticate in dessimination of study findings, including opportunities for presentations and authorship of manuscripts, across projects. Two year commitment preferred. Previous or current graduate school experience preferred.

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 psychosocial 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 providing leadership in behavioral translational research and training across health disciplines. Our innovative research focuses on the following critical areas of inquiry in pediatric cancer: Psychosocial screening and intervention; Children in the context of their families, schools, and communities; Adolescents and young adults (AYA); Survivorship; Health disparities and genetic or socially vulnerable populations; Child and family distress and adjustment; Health behaviors, disease management, and adherence; Neurocognitive and functional outcomes.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field with two year clincially related research experience, including data management and analysis. Interested individuals should upload a cover letter and resume. Also, the candidate must be able to submit five (5) references and/or two letters of recommendation if requested.

Applying for the Position

Interested individuals should email a cover letter and CV/resume to Iris Paltin, PhD, ABPP-CN at . Applicants also should apply at the website below. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

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 clinical related or research related experience Required At least three (3) years of clinical or clinical related 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

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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