Contractual Clinical Research Assistant

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.

About the role

The Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) brings together more than four decades of innovative and life-saving research on vaccines and infectious diseases. This is a full-time, contractual position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the performance of research projects in a clinical setting, including recruitment of potential study subjects and collection and organization of data.
• Perform data collection by conducting research interviews, reviewing medical charts, and accessing computerized medical information systems.
• Assist with recruiting and screening subjects for research studies according to IRB approved protocols.
• Verify participant eligibility; obtain consent and enrollment; and ensure accurate demographic information for follow-up.
• Assist with data analysis and interpretation, and the development of statistical reports of study data using descriptive statistics with SAS, STATA, and SPSS statistical software.
• Assist in developing, submitting, and providing content for grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Conduct and analyze literature searches.
• Assist the Principal Investigator and other research personnel in the development of research protocols and materials by providing study analysis and forming conclusions and recommendations.
• Perform administrative duties.
• Maintain communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders.
• May assist with providing assessments and ensuring protocol compliance while participants are in a study.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
• Prior clinical research experience 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 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 of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Skills

• Knowledge of position requirements and 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.

Benefits

• Generous leave package including 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.
• Flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Pay

$49,000 - $55,000, commensurate with education and experience.