Research Assistant, Clinical
About The Position
The University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics is seeking to hire a Research Assistant, Clinical. This role accomplishes responsibilities by applying specialized and theoretical knowledge, principles, and concepts of a professional discipline normally acquired through advanced education or specialized training. The Research Assistant resolves issues and significant matters on behalf of management by utilizing independent judgment, discretion, creativity, and analytical thinking. They contribute to the development and evaluation of goals and objectives and create solutions to ensure legal and policy compliance. This position may supervise, mentor, or coordinate the work of others and may independently manage or administer programs, processes, projects, or resources. At an entry level, decision making occurs within defined parameters, and the supervisor defines assignments, expectations, and deadlines. The incumbent demonstrates initiative and discretion to resolve routine and non-routine matters.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
- Prior clinical research experience preferred.
- 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
Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting with the performance of research projects in a clinical setting, including recruitment of potential study subjects and collection and organization of data.
- Assist with performing data collection by conducting research interviews, reviewing medical charts, and accessing computerized medical information systems.
- Assists with recruiting and screening subjects for research studies according to IRB approved protocols.
- Assist in verifying participant eligibility; obtains consent and enrollment; and assures accurate demographic information for follow-up.
- Assist with data analysis and interpretation, and the development of statistical reports of study data using descriptive statistics using SAS, STATA, and SPSS statistical software.
- Assists in developing, submitting, and providing content for grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
- Conducts and analyzes literature searches.
- Assist the Principle Investigator and other research personnel in the development of research protocols and materials by providing study analysis and forming conclusions and recommendations.
- Assist in performing administrative duties.
- Maintains communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders.
- May also assist with providing assessments and ensuring protocol compliance while participants are in a study.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development
- Retirement program
- Generous PAID leave package
- Over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year
- 15 paid holidays
- 3 personal leave
- Unlimited accrual of sick time
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Professional learning and development programs
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school
- Flexible work schedules
- Teleworking options (if applicable per job)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
