Senior Clinical Research Assistant

Job Description

The Institute of Human Virology (IHV) is currently recruiting a Senior Clinical Research Assistant. The Senior Clinical Research Assistant will assist the clinical research team in conducting clinical research studies at our Washington, DC sites.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance;

professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

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.

• Responsible for facilitating and coordinating clinical research patient visits and data collection.
• Assist in the preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protocol development and ensure compliance of research operations with protocols.
• Coordinate data collection of the research study including obtaining medical records, lab results, diagnostic results, visit notes, etc. Coordinate recruitment and screening subjects for research studies according to IRB approved protocols.
• Coordinate paperwork for submission of IRB protocol, IRB amendments, and IRB continuing reviews. Document and report all adverse events as appropriate. Participate in audits and monitor visits as needed according to policy.
• Perform coordination of data analysis and interpretation and develop statistical reports of study data using descriptive statistics using SAS, STATA, and SPSS software. Assist in developing, submitting, and providing content for grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations. Conduct and analyze literature searches. Develop and establish a database to track research data.
• Coordinate development of research protocols and materials by providing study analysis and forming conclusions and recommendations.
• Document in accordance with state and federal standards pertaining to specific research participant enrolled in the study. Maintain communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders. Provide assessments and ensure protocol compliance while participants are in a study.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of experience in clinical research in research being performed in unit.
• Other:
  May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.

$57,000 - $61,000, Commensurate with education and experience

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

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