Job Description

Senior Clinical Research Assistant -(240001F0)

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Marlene & Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) has an opening for a Senior Clinical Research Assistant. This position is the primary interface, along with the faculty member for cancer patients enrolled in clinical trials. This position is responsible for coordination of screening, enrolling, and consenting the patients and subsequently guiding the patient through the research protocol, their courses of care/medication, research visits, data collection, standard of care issues and direct research support. This position works directly with the medical care team, ancillary hospital staff, the Sponsor, and data managers in the Cancer Center.

This is a full-time exempt position that will work Monday through Friday. Some schedule flexibility may be required.

Benefits Information

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 that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, 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.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for facilitating and coordinating clinical research patient visits and data collection. Supports the conduct of clinical trials, including the coordination of start-up activities, scheduling and preparing for patient visits, assisting with data collection and clarification, and general administrative duties.
• Assists in the preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) protocol development and ensure compliance of research operations with protocols. May assist in developing and recommending policies and procedures and/or design methods for clinical research activities.
• Coordinates data collection of the research study including obtaining medical records, lab results, diagnostic results, visit notes, etc. Coordinates recruitment and screening subjects for research studies according to IRB approved protocols. May communicate directly with study participants.
• Coordinates paperwork for submission of IRB protocol, IRB amendments, and IRB continuing reviews. Document and report all adverse events as appropriate. Participates in audits and monitor visits as needed according to policy.
• Performs the coordination of data analysis and interpretation and develops statistical reports of study data using descriptive statistics using SAS, STATA, and SPSSS software. Assists in developing, submitting, and providing content or grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations. Conducts and analyzes literature searches. Develops and establishes a database to track research data.
• Coordinates development of research protocols and materials by providing study analysis and forming conclusions and recommendations.
• Documents in accordance with state and federal standards pertaining to specific research participants enrolled in the study. Maintains communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders. Provides assessments and ensure protocol compliance while participants are in a study.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and 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 work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Accountability, Civility, Collaboration, Diversity, Excellence, Leadership, and Knowledge.

Hiring Range: $55,000 - $60,000, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Talent Recruitment department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

Job

: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E3302D

Employee Class : Exempt Regular

Full Time/Part Time : Full-Time

Shift

: Day Job

Financial Disclosure : No

Organization

: School of Medicine - Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center

Job Posting

: Sep 18, 2024

Unposting Date

: Oct 19, 2024, 3:59:00 AM

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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