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A Clinical Research Assistant position at the Center for Childhood Cancer Research at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN). This position is part of the Center for Childhood Cancer Research (CCCR) biobanking operation. The goal of this program is to bank highly clinically annotated frozen and viable patient specimen to support ongoing research efforts into understanding childhood cancer and to develop new therapeutic approaches. Supported projects include immunotherapy and targeted therapy preclinical studies, PDX models, and sophisticated molecular analysis of primary patient material.

The candidate will be a member of the Center for Childhood Cancer Research (CCCR) Biorepository Team and will be primarily responsible for interfacing with clinical and pathology teams for the collection of tumor material, processing viable tumor material, freezing, and establishing PDX (patient derived xenograft) models. In addition, the candidate will cross-train in patient identification and consenting as well as clinical data entry, and assist other members of the biobank team if needed. All of these duties will require an individual who is willing to work with patients, patient samples as well as mouse tumor models. Since we are working as a team, we are also looking for candidates with great communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Core responsibilities: Processing and storing of human blood, bone marrow and tumor patient samples. This includes the acquisition and processing of viable cells using dissociation protocols and/or gradient centrifugation Preparation of samples for viable frozen storage Transplantation of samples to establish tumor models Care of recipients and processing / freezing of expanded tumor samples Related responsibilities Consenting patients Data entry for patients as well as derivative samples Coordinate research/project team meetings Retain records and archive documents in all aspects of work, the candidate will Adhere to the relevant IRB and IACUC approved protocols Support the safety of clinical research patients/research participants Support the safety and wellbeing of involved animals Maintain study source documents Understand good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance particularly around the handling of human specimen Comply with Institutional policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines Must comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies

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A Brief Overview Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator and/or other study team members, this role provides support in the conduct of clinical research.

Job responsibilities may include human subject research activities including but not limited to subject enrollment, data/sample collection, data entry, and regulatory submissions support.

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.

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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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or protected veteran status.