Clinical Research Assistant - Pediatric Hematology/Hemostasis

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

The Hematology/Hemostasis Research Team in the UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics and Division of Hematology/Oncology seeks a motivated, detail-oriented Research Assistant to support clinical research studies focused on bleeding and clotting disorders. The role coordinates clinical research protocols, including regulatory and administrative requirements, participant recruitment and enrollment, study visits, data collection and entry, and data quality assurance. The successful candidate serves as the primary coordinator for research studies, working with investigators, research staff, patients, and families to ensure protocol compliance and successful study completion. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, reliability, and interpersonal and communication abilities are essential for managing multiple responsibilities and maintaining research integrity and participant engagement. This is a specified-term role. The position is within the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics and UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The department provides pediatric clinical care, conducts research into childhood illnesses, and educates future pediatric health care providers. UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is a pediatric care and research institution and Iowa’s only comprehensive children’s hospital. Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark each as a “Relevant File” in their submission to be considered for an interview. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check and credential and education verification; up to five professional references may be requested. The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a health science related field.
Proven ability to use medical terminology.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in computer software applications, including spreadsheet and database experience.
Experience coordinating multiple projects and functions independently.
Knowledge of regulations that apply to human research.

Nice To Haves

Interest in pursuing clinical trials research in Hematology/Oncology.
Prior experience with Institutional Review Board application materials and processing.
Experience in study design, database design, and/or data analysis.

Responsibilities

Consult with researchers to develop data management plans and coordinate clinical and data management activities for research studies.
Design, implement, and field test data collection forms and systems for tracking participants, study drugs, biological specimens, study procedures, and research data.
Read, interpret, and discuss research protocols with potential participants and other stakeholders.
Educate patients and families about study objectives, procedures, risks, benefits, alternatives, and participant responsibilities.
Screen, recruit, enroll, and obtain informed consent from clinical trial and research participants.
Schedule participant visits, procedures, and follow-up activities according to protocol requirements.
Meet with participants during study visits and provide ongoing study support and coordination.
Perform or assist with patient assessments, review medical histories, and support protocol-required study procedures.
Obtain, process, track, and manage clinical trial specimens and other study materials.
Collect, enter, verify, maintain, and process clinical research data accurately and promptly.
Assess data quality, determine data validity and completeness, and identify and resolve discrepancies.
Generate and resolve data queries, manage data validation activities, and prepare required data reports.
Coordinate data collection and processing across multiple sites, centers, and studies.
Conduct quality assurance activities, including data and on-site audits, and develop audit procedures as needed.
Summarize audit findings, prepare reports, and implement follow-up actions supporting data quality and protocol compliance.
Collect, maintain, and prepare regulatory documents, study records, and protocol-related forms and documentation.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, study protocols, institutional policies, and documentation standards.
Assist in resolving monitoring visit findings, report adverse and other reportable events, and support regulatory communications.
Liaise among study participants, healthcare providers, research teams, sponsors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
Assist with study budget development and monitoring and provide functional supervision, training, and mentorship to new staff as assigned.