Clinical Research Assistant

MEININGER Hotels; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland's School of Medicine seeks a Clinical Research Assistant for NIH-funded trials in addiction research. This role involves data collection, recruitment, and compliance monitoring for clinical studies in a supportive team-driven environment. Candidates with a background in relevant scientific fields, especially those with experience in substance use disorders, are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Generous leave package

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Prior clinical research experience preferred.
• Experience with substance use disorder population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and data collection for clinical trials.
• Perform data collection through interviews and chart reviews.
• Maintain protocol compliance during studies.

Skills

Data collection

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Knowledge of regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychiatry, psychology, nursing, public health

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

REDCap

Job description

The University of Maryland School of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Assistant to join the Division of Addictions Research and Treatment in the Department of Psychiatry. The Clinical Research Assistant will assist in the administration of NIH-funded, multi-site clinical trials investigating interventions with patients engaged in outpatient and office-based addiction treatment programs. The Clinical Research Assistant will work in collaboration with lead and local site investigators to implement protocols and carry out day to day study activities at University of Maryland addiction programs. The Clinical Research Assistant will support other division faculty initiatives and research studies as assigned. This position is grant funded.

The Department of Psychiatry has a tripartite mission of Clinical, Education, and Research agendas, serving our surrounding community and the State of Maryland, and providing expertise at a national and international level.

Benefits Information
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties

• Responsible for assisting with the performance of research projects in a clinical setting, including recruitment of potential study subjects and collection and organization of data.
• Assists with performing data collection by conducting research interviews, reviewing medical charts, and accessing computerized medical information systems.
• Assists with recruiting and screening subjects for research studies according to IRB approved protocols. Obtains consent and enrollment; and assure accurate information for follow-up.
• Utilize REDCap and other electronic data capture systems to assist with collection of study data and completion of study tasks including data input, verification, and integrity.
• Assists in developing, submitting, and providing content for grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations. Conducts and analyzes literature searches.
• Perform administrative duties, including visit scheduling and study retention efforts, maintenance of study records, and verification of study renumeration disbursements.
• Maintain communication with coordinating center, lead and local study teams, participants, and clinic personnel regarding protocol specific information and research orders.
• Ensure protocol compliance while participants are in a study.
• Perform other research support activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in psychiatry, psychology, nursing, public health, or another scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting. Master's degree preferred.
Experience: Prior clinical research experience preferred. Prior experience with substance use disorder population strongly preferred.
Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range: $47,800 - $51,000, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

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