Evaluator (Clinical Research Assistant )

University of Maryland • Baltimore, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Nursing is seeking a part-time, contractual (Contingent I) Evaluator (Clinical Research Assistant) for the Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health. The primary functions of the Evaluator are participant screening and recruitment, consenting and primary data collection (survey and MotionWatch) from study participants. The candidate must have an interest in health research with older adults with dementia. He/she will be expected to work approximately 15 hours per week mostly in the assisted living sites located in the greater Baltimore area. The sites may not be on a bus route so access to transportation will be needed. The Clinical Research Assistant will be expected to be at the assisted living sites at least three weekdays per week. Training will be provided for the Clinical Research Assistant related to human subjects research, study procedures and protocols, and other tasks as it pertains to the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
• Access to transportation needed as sites may not be on a bus route.

Nice To Haves

• Prior job-related experience working with older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participant screening and recruitment, consenting and primary data collection (survey and MotionWatch) from study participants.
• Maintain notes and records regarding screening and recruitment, data collection, and perform data entry
• Attend research team meetings, prepare progress reports, tracking data and record keeping.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level