Senior Clinical Research Assistant

University of Maryland, Baltimore • Baltimore, MD

81d • $57,000 - $64,000

About The Position

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Institute of Human Virology (IHV) is currently recruiting for a Senior Clinical Research Assistant. This position will provide research assistant support for study(s) implemented by the Research Initiative for Infectious Disease and Substance Use (RIIS) specifically for the CHOICE team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
• Two (2) years of experience in clinical research in research being performed in unit.
• Knowledge of position requirements, 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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating and coordinating clinical research patient visits and data collection.
• Supporting the conduct of clinical trials, including the coordination of start-up activities, scheduling and preparing for patient visits, assisting with data collection and clarification, and general administrative duties.
• Assisting in the preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) protocol development and ensuring compliance of research operations with protocols.
• Coordinating data collection of the research study including obtaining medical records, lab results, diagnostic results, visit notes, etc.
• Coordinating recruitment and screening subjects for research studies according to IRB approved protocols.
• Coordinating paperwork for submission of IRB protocol, IRB amendments, and IRB continuing reviews.
• Documenting and reporting all adverse events as appropriate.
• Participating in audits and monitor visits as needed according to policy.
• Performing the coordination of data analysis and interpretation and developing statistical reports of study data using descriptive statistics using SAS, STATA, and SPSSS software.
• Assisting in developing, submitting, and providing content for grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Conducting and analyzing literature searches.
• Developing and establishing a database to track research data.
• Coordinating development of research protocols and materials by providing study analysis and forming conclusions and recommendations.
• Documenting in accordance with state and federal standards pertaining to specific research participant enrolled in the study.
• Maintaining communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders.
• Providing assessments and ensuring protocol compliance while participants are in a study.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package prioritizing wellness, work/life balance, and professional development.
• Participation in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP).
• Generous PAID leave package including 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 and teleworking options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees