Research Assistant, Clinical - SOM Addiction Research & Treatment

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland School of Medicine invites applications for a Clinical Research Assistant in the Division of Addiction Research and Treatment. The role supports clinical studies through subject recruitment, data collection, and data management in a clinical setting.

You will assist with literature searches, grant and manuscript preparation, and collaboration with investigators. A Bachelor's degree in a science field is required, with preferred clinical research experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field related to clinical settings.
• Prior clinical research experience preferred.
• Knowledge of data collection, analysis, and reporting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and screening of subjects per IRB protocols.
• Support data collection, entry, and data quality assurance.
• Conduct interviews and review medical charts using EHR systems.
• Assist with data analysis and descriptive statistics using SAS, STATA, SPSS.
• Contribute to grants, papers, abstracts, and presentations.
• Assist in developing research protocols and materials.

Skills

Data collection

Interviews

SAS

STATA

SPSS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

SAS

STATA

SPSS

Job description

Job Description

The University of Maryland School of Medicine has an excitingopportunity for a Clinical Research Assistant to join the Divisionof Addiction Research and Treatment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting with the performance of research projectsin a clinical setting, including recruitment of potential studysubjects and collection and organization of data. ' Assist withperforming data collection by conducting research interviews,reviewing medical charts, and accessing computerized medicalinformation systems. Assists with recruiting and screening subjectsfor research studies according to IRB approved protocols. ' Assistin verifying participant eligibility; obtains consent andenrollment; and assures accurate demographic information forfollow-up. ' Assist with data analysis and interpretation, and thedevelopment of statistical reports of study data using descriptivestatistics using SAS, STATA, and SPSS statistical software. Assistsin developing, submitting, and providing content for grants,papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations. Conducts andanalyzes literature searches. ' Assist the Principle Investigatorand other research personnel in the development of researchprotocols and materials by providing study analysis and formingconclusions and recommendations. ' Assist in performingadministrative duties. Maintains communication with participantsand colleagues regarding protocol specific information and researchorders. May also assist with providing assessments and ensuringprotocol compliance while participants are in a study. ' Performsother duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field ofstudy related to the research of the clinical setting. Priorclinical research experience preferred.; Additional relatedexperience and formal education in which one has gained theknowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance ofthe work of the job may be substituted for the education orexperience requirement. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Accomplishesresponsibilities by applying specialized and theoretical knowledge,principles, and concepts of a professional discipline normallyacquired through advanced education or specialized training.Resolves issues and significant matters on behalf of management byutilizing independent judgment, discretion, creativity, andanalytical thinking. Contributes to development and evaluation ofgoals and objectives. Creates solutions to ensure legal and policycompliance. May supervise, mentor, or coordinate work of others(positions that supervise are responsible for service delivery,quality assurance, and employee performance). May independentlymanage or administer programs, processes, projects, or resources.Applies entry level knowledge, concepts, principles, and skills.Decision making occurs within defined parameters. Supervisordefines assignments, expectations, and deadlines. Supervisor mayreview work for quality. Demonstrates initiative and discretion toresolve routine and non-routine matters. Knowledge of positionrequirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements,regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicabletechnology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbaland written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to workcooperatively with others and independently. Ability todemonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Valuesof Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity andJustice, and Innovation and Discovery.