Contractual Clinical Research Assistant

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) brings together more thanfour decades of innovative and life-saving research on vaccines andinfectious diseases. The CVD is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to join our team.

This is a Full-Time, Contractual position.

Benefits:
Contingent Category II

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, alongwith additional exciting perks that employees cantake 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).

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 assisting with the performance of research projects in a clinical setting, including recruitment of potentialstudy subjects and collection and organization of data.
• Assist with performing data collection by conducting researchinterviews, reviewing medical charts, and accessing computerizedmedical information systems. Assists with recruiting and screeningsubjects for research studies according to IRB approvedprotocols.
• Assist in verifying participant eligibility; obtains consentand enrollment; and assures accurate demographic information forfollow-up.
• Assist with data analysis and interpretation, and the development of statistical reports of study data using descriptivestatistics using SAS, STATA, and SPSS statistical software. Assistsin developing, submitting, and providing content for grants,papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations. Conducts and analyzes literature searches.
• Assist the Principal Investigator and other research personnel in the development of research protocols and materials by providingstudy analysis and forming conclusions and recommendations.
• Assist in performing administrative duties. Maintainscommunication with participants and colleagues regarding Protocol-specific information and research orders. May also assist with providing assessments and ensuring protocol compliance whileparticipants are in a study.

Education: Bachelor s degree in a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.

Experience: Prior clinical research experience preferred.

Supervisory

Experience:

N/A

Certification/Licensure: N/A

Other: Except for qualifications established by law,additional related experience and formal education in which one hasgained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with
30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year ofrelated experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

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 demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Valuesof Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range: $49,000 - $55,000, 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 ormental disability, marital status, protected veteran s status, orany other legally protected classification.

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