Clinical Research Assistant I (Part-Time)

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A Brief Overview

The Applied Clinical Research Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) advances research that aims to improve the health and well-being of children nationwide. One of the Center's leading initiatives is Thriving, a research program committed to deepening our understanding of pediatric health, wellbeing, and resilience through a developmental ecosystem lens. Thriving examines a wide range of topics including the prevalence of chronic diseases, trends in physical, mental, and developmental conditions, and biomarkers of aging - to explore how early-life experiences shape long-term health trajectories. This work offers critical insights into the developmental, biological, and social determinants of healthy childhood development.

We are seeking a part-time, hybrid Clinical Research Assistant to support Dr. Forrest and the Thriving initiative. Under the direct supervision of the PI and other members of the study team, the Research Assistant will contribute to this ongoing research initiative exploring how childhood experiences shape adult health outcomes. Responsibilities will support the development of a forthcoming book as well as several peer-reviewed publications. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel), data analysis tools (SQL, Python, R), and other relevant applications is a plus.

What you will do

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and synthesize key findings to inform research direction
• Perform statistical and qualitative data analysis; interpret findings and prepare summaries for research dissemination
• Contribute to the drafting and revision of research manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication
• Design and develop visual and oral research presentations for academic and professional audiences
• Verify the accuracy and integrity of manuscript content through rigorous fact-checking
• Maintain detailed documentation of research methods, workflows, and data handling procedures

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
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel), data analysis tools (SQL, Python, R), and other relevant applications - Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with IRB and human subject protection.

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SALARY RANGE:

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