Clinical Research Specialist

University of Maryland•Baltimore, MD

2d•$65,500 - $76,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Center for School Mental Health has an exciting opportunity to work as a Clinical Research Specialist with the University of Maryland’s Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry on the UMB campus. The position will support a national school mental health initiative. This position is responsible for providing technical expertise to research programs and projects overseeing clinical research activities. The position develops, recommends, modifies, and implements policies and procedures for clinical research, as well as develop protocol manuals and data collection instruments. This position significantly contributes to the conduct of research. 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 epidemiology, sociology, psychology, nursing or scientific field of study related to the clinical setting: behavioral health research.
Three (3) years clinical research including two (2) years in the relevant research specialization.
Ability to understand and utilize scientific/behavioral health terminology and research theory in both oral and written communications.
Advanced skills in statistical programming, interpretation and data analysis using statistical software as well as spreadsheet and database software applications.
Ability to participate in and supervise execution of research design, including IRB preparation and compliance, data collection, analysis and reporting.
Knowledge and assurance of compliance issues related to clinical research activities.
Ability to use measurable and verifiable information for making decisions or judgments.
Ability to use a consultative approach to resolve issues in area of responsibility.
Ability to network with, and present information to key groups and individuals, including schools, families, and professionals of various disciplines.
Expertise in child and adolescent behavioral health.
Evidence of research and academic productivity (peer-reviewed publications) and desire to participate in and to lead manuscript development.
Excellent communication skills, and the ability and desire to represent the National Center for School Mental Health and the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
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

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs as a single specialist in a clinical setting who is responsible for providing technical expertise to research programs and projects overseeing clinical research activities.
Develops, recommends, modifies, and implements policies and procedures for clinical research, as well as develop protocol manuals and data collection instruments.
Coordinates the preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) protocol development and ensure compliance of research operations with protocols.
Manages interaction with subject participants including eligibility screening, recruitment, enrollment, ensuring informed consent is properly secured and documented, counseling, and obtaining patient medical history.
May obtain tissue and blood samples as necessary and collects information through interviews, questionnaires, test results, and charts.
Establishes and maintains database files and reports using computer applications such as Microsoft Excel/Access.
Performs data checks, audits, and data cleaning.
Check validity and accuracy of data ensuring compliance with quality control requirements and study relevance.
Performs clinical research activities including advanced data analysis using statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, and R; data management (collection, entry, verification); data interpretation, and ensures compliance and clinical relevance of data.
May develop data collection instruments such as survey questionnaires.
Maintains communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders.
Provides assessments and ensure protocol compliance while participants are in a study.
Serves as liaison to other departments such as IRB or CCT, outside organizations, government agencies, and product representatives to promote effective and efficient operation and use of resources.
Oversees and coordinates the day to day clinical research operations, study initiation, execution, and completion.
Assist in the design and provide expert recommendation regarding research studies.
Oversees interaction with subject participants including eligibility screening, recruitment, enrollment, ensuring informed consent is properly secured and documented, counseling, and obtaining patient medical history.
May provide working coordination and feedback to others.
Performs day-to-day operational duties such as: monitoring the budget; budget negotiation and review, ensuring quality control and safety compliance; serving as liaison with IRB, submitting invoicing, develops policies, procedures, and/or methods for laboratory experimentation; and ordering supplies.
Searches relevant literature, develops conclusions on research findings, writes reports, prepare and deliver presentations of relevant findings and conclusions, and recommends appropriate actions.
May conduct library research and contributes to the preparation and writing of research findings for publication of journal articles and grant proposals.
Provides training to less experienced researchers; assisting in developing and submitting grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts and presenting studies; developing protocol manuals and data collection instruments; participating in field visits, responding to requests and questions from individuals, institutions, government agencies, and funding agencies; and participating in the design of research studies.
Performs other duties as assigned.