Clinical Research Assistant

The Division of Services Research, Study Management Unit at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a full-time, contractual Clinical Research Assistant to join their team.

The main duty of the Research Assistant (RA) is to collect data by conducting research interviews. This includes assisting with screening and recruitment of subjects for research studies. The RA will collect baseline and follow‑up data from subjects including verification of eligibility; obtaining consent and enrollment; assuring accurate demographic information for follow‑up.

The RA will also assist with coordination of study recruitment; monitor interviewers and procedures; provide assistance in maintaining database files and report on progress of programs, studies, and/or projects.

The RA may perform administrative duties such as: providing assistance with training and guidance to interviewers, assisting in developing and submitting grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts and presenting studies, assisting in the development of protocol manuals and data collection instruments; participating in field visits; responding to requests and questions from individuals, institutions, government agencies, and funding agencies; and participating in the design of research studies.

Duties will include travel to various clinics throughout the Maryland area and/or other travel as needed to liaise with CHC personnel and to recruit, screen, consent & interview research subjects. The RA may be required to perform telephone interviews, and clean, code, and enter data.

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. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs;

limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long‑term disability; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

• 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. Assist with recruitment and screening of subjects for research studies. Collect baseline and follow‑up data from subjects including verification of eligibility; obtaining consent and enrollment.
• Assist with coordination of study recruitment; monitor interviewers and procedures; assist in the establishment and maintenance of database files and report on progress of programs, studies, and/or projects.
• Conduct manualized one‑on‑one treatment interview sessions regarding smoking cessation with study participants.
• Perform administrative duties such as: assisting with training and guidance to interviewers; assisting in developing and submitting grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts and presenting studies; developing protocol manuals and data collection instruments; participating in field visits; responding to requests and questions from individuals, institutions, government agencies, and funding agencies; and participating in the design of research studies.
• May perform telephone interviews, and check validity and accuracy of data ensuring compliance with quality control requirements and clinical relevance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or other scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting. Master’s degree is preferred.

Prior clinical research experience working with adults preferred.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of…