Senior Research Specialist

Position Overview

Contribute to a positive, efficient and high-functioning clinical research work environment; Monitor research related processes/work flow to improve as necessary
Initiate and engage in consistent communication and collaboration with clinical staff, research team colleagues and research division leadership
Be the expert research team member regarding: orthopaedic surgery medical knowledge, clinical trial coordination, training colleagues/students/new clinical trial coordinators on applicable research procedures, and clinical trial coordination rules/regulations/guidelines
Work regularly and successfully with various data capture/research and analytics platforms and improve workflow processes when necessary
Be the expert on assigned study protocols and projects
Pre-screen clinical patients for potential research enrollment per study protocol, guidelines, and IRB (institutional review board) approval
Enroll research subjects into various research studies, which includes a compliant consent process (or assisting PI/Co-I with enrollment and consent)
Completion of research follow-up visits per protocol
Research specimen collection/mobilization in adherence with environmental health and safety protocols
Complete first draft services for grant proposals, abstracts, manuscripts
Practice accurate and timely reporting to the IRB as applicable
Submit IRB applications, amendments, personnel change forms and annual reviews
Work closely with faculty/principal investigators and their clinical staff, residents and fellows, other research personnel and research financial professionals to assure compliance with study protocols, research guidelines, policies and regulations
Correspondence with external clinical research associates and sponsors
Meticulous and organized documentation of research activity, data collection and adverse events
Possess the flexibility to cross-train for necessary back-up systems in times of high case load in clinical research
Display the versatility necessary to work in multiple environments (Operating Room, Clinic, Inpatient Areas)
Acquire and use knowledge of institutional and federal regulations and guidelines related to human research
Stay compliant with Institutional Research training and IRB CITI training
Assure research subject safety at all times

Shift

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
With the ability to be flexible when needs arise.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

ACRP / CCRP Certification or 2 years related experience

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $53,976.00 - $68,161.60 annually
Grade: GGS - 9E
University Title: RESEARCH SPECIALIST SR

Application Materials

In addition to the Online Application, please provide Resume.

Benefits Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ADA Accommodations

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.