Clinical Research Assistant- Contractual

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to join the Division of Addiction Research and Treatment in the Department of Psychiatry. This role involves participation in various research projects focused on substance abuse, including recruitment, data collection, and analysis using statistical software.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field and preferably some clinical research experience. Support and education regarding trauma informed care and harm reduction will be provided to enhance skills in this critical area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study related to the research.
• Prior clinical research experience preferred.
• Ability to conduct data analysis and literature searches.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the performance of research projects and data collection.
• Conduct research interviews and review medical charts.
• Recruit and screen subjects for research studies.

Skills

Data collection and organization

Statistical software (SAS, STATA, SPSS)

Research protocol compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Job description

The University of Maryland School of Medicine has an opportunity for a Clinical Research Assistant to join the Division of Addiction Research and Treatment in the Department of Psychiatry. This position is for an applicant interested in working at a substance abuse program, where they will perform trauma informed care and emphasize harm reduction. One of the major goals of our program is to screen, prevent, and treat sexually transmitted infections. Applicants who are motivated to develop skills through onsite education in trauma informed care, harm reduction, and working with patients with a substance use disorder are encouraged to apply.

Primary Duties

• Assist with the performance of research projects in a clinical setting, including recruitment of potential study subjects and collection and organization of data.
• Assist with performing data collection by conducting research interviews, reviewing medical charts, and accessing computerized medical information systems.
• Assist with recruiting and screening subjects for research studies according to IRB approved protocols.
• Assist in verifying participant eligibility; obtain consent and enrollment; and ensure accurate demographic information for follow-up.
• Assist with data analysis and interpretation, and the development of statistical reports of study data using descriptive statistics using SAS, STATA, and SPSS statistical software. Assist in developing, submitting, and providing content for grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations. Conduct literature searches.
• Assist the Principal Investigator and other research personnel in the development of research protocols and materials by providing study analysis and forming conclusions and recommendations.
• Assist in performing administrative duties. Maintain communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders.
• May also assist with providing assessments and ensuring protocol compliance while participants are in a study.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.

Experience

Prior clinical research experience preferred.

Other

May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.

University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [e-mail]. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.