Research Assistant, Clinical

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking a C1 contractual Research Assistant, Clinical to support multiple federally funded and industry-sponsored trials. The role involves recruiting subjects, data collection, and maintaining study databases in a fast-paced clinical research setting.

Responsibilities include data analysis, preparation of reports, and collaboration with the PI and team to ensure protocol adherence and data quality across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a field related to the clinic research.
• Prior experience in clinical research preferred.
• Ability to conduct interviews and collect data with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and screen subjects for research studies per IRB-approved protocols.
• Establish and maintain database files and reports using Excel/Access.
• Perform data analysis and develop statistical reports (descriptive statistics).
• Assist in developing research protocols and materials.

Skills

Data collection

Clinical research

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in epidemiology, sociology, psychology, biology, emergency health services, nursing or related field

Tools

SAS

STATA

SPSS

Job description

The Center for Shock Trauma and Anesthesiology Research/TraumaResearch in the School of Medicine is recruiting for a C1(contractual) Research Assistant, Clinical position. The positionis responsible for assisting with the performance of researchprojects in a clinical setting, including recruitment of potentialstudy subjects and collection and organization of data. TheResearch Assistant, Clinical is expected to work independently andknows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices andprocedures of particular field of specialization. The positionprovides an exciting opportunity to work in a fast past environmenton projects including federally funded studies and industrysponsored drug and device trials.

The position provides an exciting opportunity to work in a fastpast environment on multiple projects including federally fundedstudies and industry sponsored drug and device trials. The researchmay focus on any of the primary areas of research to include traumaresuscitation, traumatic brain injury, post traumaticcomplications, neuro-intensive care, clinical outcomes, criticalcare, sepsis, or acute lung injury.

This position is temporary full-time /non-benefitted.

The selected candidate must be able to work rotating shiftswhich include nights, weekends and holidays. Only seriousinquires please.

Essential Functions:

Communicates directly with participants regarding the researchstudy. Perform data collection by conducting research interviews,reviewing medical charts, and accessing computerized medicalinformation systems. Recruits and screens subjects for researchstudies according to IRB approved protocols. Verifies participanteligibility; obtains consent and enrollment; and assures accuratedemographic information for follow-up.

Independently establish and maintain database files and reportsusing computer applications such as Microsoft Excel/Access. Performdata checks, audits, and data cleaning. Check validity and accuracyof data ensuring compliance with quality control requirements andstudy relevance. Develops data collection instruments such assurvey questionnaires.

Perform data analysis and interpretation and develops statisticalreports of study data using descriptive statistics using SAS,STATA, and SPSSS software. Assists in developing, submitting, andproviding content for grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, andpresentations. Conducts and analyzes literature searches.

Assist the PI and other research personnel in the development ofresearch protocols and materials by providing study analysis andforming conclusions and recommendations. Assist in developing andrecommending policies and procedures and/or design methods forclinical research activities.

Perform administrative duties such as: providing training andguidance to interviewers; participating in field visits, respondingto requests and questions from individuals, institutions,government agencies, and funding agencies; and participating in thedesign of research studies.

Performs other related duties as assigned, such as maintaininginventory of bio specimens, and specimen collections andprocessing.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in epidemiology, sociology,psychology, biology, emergency health services, nursing or field ofstudy or science related to the research of the clinic.

Experience:

Prior experience in clinical researchpreferred.

OR Consideration may be given for a unique combination ofeducation and experience.*

*Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with at least 18 creditsin a field related to the research of the clinic or laboratory, asappropriate, or Bachelor's degree in unrelated field with at leastone year of experience in a field directly related to the researchof the clinic or laboratory, as appropriate. Except forqualifications established by law, additional related experienceand formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills,and abilities required for full performance of the work of the jobclass may be substituted for the education or experiencerequirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits beingequivalent to one year of experience.

Other:

May require training related to occupational safetyand health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardousmaterials and/or ionizing radiation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Ability to understand and utilize scientific/medical terminologyand research theory in both oral and written communications.Ability to understand and apply approved guidelines of varyingresearch protocols. Knowledge of best practice in researchprotocols and procedures. Ability to gain knowledge and meet thereporting needs of UMB policies and practices for InstitutionalReview, Human Protections, Animal Protections and other the like.Ability to maintain high standards with the work being performedand maintain awareness with trends and influences. Assumes personalresponsibility for all outcomes; makes effective and timelydecisions; and learns how to effectively use technology.

Skill in various interviewing techniques. Skill in data abstractionand entry into study specific database software applications. Skillin statistical interpretation and data analysis using statisticalsoftware as well as spreadsheet and database softwareapplications.

Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and writtenthoughts, ideas, and facts. Writes and presents information in aclear and concise way. Interprets and understands writteninformation and is able to listen attentively to verbal andnon-verbal cues that lead to a deeper understanding. Ability tomaintain confidentiality of subjects and information obtained.Ability to network with, and provide information to key groups andindividuals. Ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to work cooperatively with others and demonstratesprofessional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior wheninteracting with others. Capable of interacting pleasantly andpositively with other to meet customer expectations, and providefollow up with customers.

Ability to use measurable and verifiable information for makingdecisions or judgements. Excellent organizational and projectmanagement skills. Ability to use a consultative approach toresolve issues in area of responsibility.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race,color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteranstatus, age, or any other characteristic protected by law orpolicy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, forany part of the recruitment process, please contact us [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contactinformation. Please note that only inquiries concerning a requestfor reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this emailaddress.