Contractual Clinical Research Assistant

University of Maryland•Baltimore, MD

5d•$49,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) brings together more than four decades of innovative and life-saving research on vaccines and infectious diseases. The CVD is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to join our team. This is a Full-Time, Contractual position. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical research experience preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Assisting with the performance of research projects in a clinical setting, including recruitment of potential study subjects and collection and organization of data.
Performing data collection by conducting research interviews, reviewing medical charts, and accessing computerized medical information systems.
Recruiting and screening subjects for research studies according to IRB approved protocols.
Verifying participant eligibility; obtains consent and enrollment; and assures accurate demographic information for follow-up.
Data analysis and interpretation, and the development of statistical reports of study data using descriptive statistics using SAS, STATA, and SPSS statistical software.
Developing, submitting, and providing content for grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
Conducting and analyzing literature searches.
Assisting the Principal Investigator and other research personnel in the development of research protocols and materials by providing study analysis and forming conclusions and recommendations.
Performing administrative duties.
Maintaining communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders.
Providing assessments and ensuring protocol compliance while participants are in a study.