Research Professional 2

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota seeks a part-time Clinical Research Coordinator to support a psychiatry research program. The role coordinates recruitment, consent, data collection, and regulatory tasks across multiple sites in the Twin Cities.

The position emphasizes collaboration with investigators, clinical teams, and external partners. The successful candidate will manage study procedures, maintain documentation, and contribute to study milestones, with attention to ethical practice and

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least six years.
• Strong attention to detail, conscientiousness, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor when working with research participants
• Flexibility to conduct study procedures across locations including MRI suites, inpatient care floors, clinics, and research laboratories
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability and willingness to obtain and document required immunizations

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment efforts for the clinical study, including identification, recruitment, screening, and enrollment of study participants
• Obtains informed consent from study participants
• Collects and maintains participant and laboratory data
• Communicates with the PI and study team and coordinates with other departments, clinics, and external organizations
• Contributes to regulatory documentation and study start-up activities
• Writes sections of grant applications, abstracts/posters, and manuscripts

Skills

Attention to detail

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professional demeanor with research\n

Flexibility across locations

English communication

Immunization requirements

Education

BA/BS degree

BA/BS in biomedical engineering, psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, physiology

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator (Research Professional 2)

Part-Time (30 hours per week) - Regular.

Job ID: 376520 | Job Family: Research | Job Code: 8352RC | Employee Class: Civil Service

Location: Twin Cities

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Participant Facing - 70%:

• Lead recruitment efforts for the clinical study, including identification, recruitment, screening, and enrollment of study participants.
• Obtains informed consent from study participants.
• Collects and maintains participant and laboratory data.
• Under the direction of the PI or study manager, works directly with the study participants and families and serves as project liaison to other departments, healthcare units and clinics, outside organizations, and government agencies.

Regulatory - 15%:

• Identifies, reviews, and reports adverse events, protocol deviations, or other unanticipated problems appropriately.
• Contributes to study start-up activities, such as site initiation visits, document template creation and study staff training.
• Contributes to regulatory documentation for the clinical study, such as the Institutional Review Board application, revision, safety reports, adverse events, and yearly renewals.
• Maintains source documents.

Administrative - 15%:

• Coordinate various aspects of interventional/therapeutic clinical trials from protocol development through closeout in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulations, and University policies.
• Collaborates with Principal Investigator (PI) and other team members to achieve project objectives, coordinating complex research procedures, multiple visits with complex schemas, and follow-up care.
• Participates in the build of clinical study and order sets and ensures orders are accessible by the clinical care teams as appropriate.
• Creates and maintains tools and documentation to track study metrics.
• Provides status updates to management.
• Participates in quality control and internal monitoring activities.
• Contributes to the development of research protocols, IND/IDE applications to the FDA, the production of research publications or presentation of research data.
• Writes sections of grant applications, abstracts/posters, and/or manuscripts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least six years.
• Strong attention to detail, conscientiousness, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment, with colleagues from a variety of skills and backgrounds
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor when working with research participants who may have significant emotional disturbances
• Flexibility to conduct study procedures across a range of locations, including MRI suites, inpatient care floors, clinics, and research laboratories
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability and willingness to obtain and document immunizations required for work in clinical environments (e.g., measles, influenza, hepatitis B, negative tuberculosis testing, SARS-CoV-2).

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS in biomedical engineering, psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, physiology
• Training or experience in clinical study recruitment
• Training in GCP and applicable regulations
• Training or experience in functional neuroimaging, especially magnetic resonance imaging

About the Department

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery.

Our mission is to:

• Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health
• Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience
• Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond
• Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research

You can find more information on our website at https://med.umn.edu/psychiatry.

Pay & Benefits

Pay Range: Salary range is $55,000 - $70,000/annually, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.