Research Assistant, Clinical - SOM Kahlert Institute

UMB Staff; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to join the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine. The role focuses on recruiting subjects, data collection, and coordinating with the research team in a clinical setting.

The position supports data analysis, literature searches, and preparation of grants, papers, abstracts, and presentations under the supervision of the PI. Strong communication and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field related to the clinical setting.
• Prior clinical research experience preferred.
• Additional related experience and education may substitute for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate credits equaling one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit potential study subjects and collect data in a clinical setting.
• Conduct research interviews, review medical charts, and access computerized medical information systems.
• Assist with eligibility screening and obtaining informed consent for enrollment.
• Assist with data analysis and the development of statistical reports using SAS, STATA, and SPSS.
• Support development of grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations; conduct literature searches.
• Assist PI and research staff in protocol development and materials.
• Perform administrative duties and maintain protocol communications with participants and colleagues; ensure protocol compliance.
• Execute additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Tech proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field related to clinical setting

Job description

Job Description

The University of Maryland School of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Assistant to join the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist 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.
• Assist in verifying participant eligibility; obtains consent and enrollment; and assures 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.
• Assists in developing, submitting, and providing content for grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations. Conducts and analyzes literature searches.
• Assists 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. Maintains 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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: 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.

Knowledges, 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.

About Us

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university. Six professional schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year.

Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education, research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’s voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in the communities and people with whom we engage. 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.

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The University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM) was chartered in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. It continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical research enterprises in the world. SOM is dedicated to providing excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research, quality patient care and service to improve the health of the citizens of Maryland and beyond.

Job Info

• Job Identification 309
• Job Category Research
• Posting Date 10/29/2026, 04:25 PM
• Apply Before 11/06/2026, 04:59 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 670 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD, 21201, US
• Expected Salary $48,000 - $52,000, commensurate with education and experience.