Clinical Trials Research Assistant, Associate and Specialist positions

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Biostatistics Clinical Trial Statistical Data Management Center is seeking Clinical Trials & Data Management Research Assistant, Associate and Specialist positions, remote and hybrid work available. Responsibilities include assisting in the development of data management plans and identifying appropriate resources for research projects; assisting with designing forms to collect and track study data, subjects, drugs, biological specimens and/or procedures; assisting in the design of database management system applications and developing specifications for data collection and modules; assisting with data processing tasks including data cleaning, reconciliation, and reporting. This position will work closely with external research partners and other CTSDMC team members to determine requirements and create comprehensive solutions for data collection, verification and validation. As a member of the CTSDMC Data Management team, this position will work closely with the IT and Protocol Coordination teams to develop the databases and data entry systems. This position is responsible for mission-critical research applications and sensitive data, so attention to detail and quality are critical.

Requirements

Requires the academic knowledge of a discipline plus the ability to translate, adapt and apply this knowledge that is generally associated with a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Research Assistant)
Requires the academic knowledge of a scientific field including advanced study or demonstrated capacity for scientific research that is generally associated with a Bachelor’s degree, supplemented by one or more years of progressively responsible experience in the data management field including data collection tool development and/or data cleaning or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Research Associate)
Requires the academic knowledge of a scientific field, including advanced study or demonstrated capacity for scientific research, that is generally associated with a Master’s degree, supplemented by three or more years of progressively responsible experience in the data management field including data collection tool development and/or data cleaning, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Research Specialist)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and organization skills
Ability to apply critical thinking, technical problem solving, and analyzing system specifications
Occasional out-of-state travel
Knowledge and considerable experience with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and some experience (1 year) with database programming (e.g. SQL), or relational database systems or statistical packages (SAS or R) (Research Assistant)
Knowledge and some experience (2-3 years) with database programming (e.g. SQL), or relational database systems or statistical packages (SAS or R) (Research Associate)
Knowledge and experience (4-5 years) with database programming (e.g. SQL), or relational database systems or statistical packages (SAS or R) (Research Specialist)
Knowledge of and/or experience with Azure DevOps for development tracking
Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
Knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines
Familiarity with research processes (Research Associate)
Experience in design and development of database system and developing specifications for applications (Research Associate, Research Specialist)
Experience with group presentations (Research Associate, Research Specialist)
Experience with Microsoft PowerBI for data visualization (Research Specialist)
Experience conducting clinical or social science research (Research Specialist)

Responsibilities

Assisting in the development of data management plans and identifying appropriate resources for research projects
Assisting with designing forms to collect and track study data, subjects, drugs, biological specimens and/or procedures
Assisting in the design of database management system applications and developing specifications for data collection and modules
Assisting with data processing tasks including data cleaning, reconciliation, and reporting
Working closely with external research partners and other CTSDMC team members to determine requirements and create comprehensive solutions for data collection, verification and validation
Working closely with the IT and Protocol Coordination teams to develop the databases and data entry systems