Research Project Coordinator (Partial Telework)

• Recruits and screens volunteers to participate in clinical drug trials or other research studies. Advises participants of study objective, requirements, risks, benefits and obtains their consent and enrollment where appropriate.
• Leads the collection and management of study data. May supervise others who perform data entry.
• Completes case report forms and other records documenting activities such as treatments and medications received. Compiles and presents statistics of study progress.
• Facilitates clinic process by scheduling and following-up appointments; oversees patients flow; prepares patients for procedures; prepares examination and treatment rooms; maintains clinic supplies, elicits a complete medical history and conducts physical assessments such as vital signs.
• Obtains, processes, and transports specimens to appropriate laboratory according to established aseptic technique. Performs venipunctures and fingersticks to obtain blood specimens.
• Assists in developing and submitting grants, contracts, papers, abstracts, manuscripts and presenting studies; obtaining IRB approval; developing protocol manuals and data collection instruments; participating in site visits and responding to requests and questions from individuals, institutions, government agencies, and funding agencies.
• Routinely monitors participants to ensure that medications are being taken in accordance with research protocol. Observes physical and emotional reactions to medications and/or treatments. Reports irregularities and adverse effects to appropriate medical personnel.
• Provides health education information to study participants and their families.
• Participates in clinical research unit and division program activities as needed.
• Participates in grant and report writing as needed.
• Coordinates routine monitoring for studies with sponsor. Assists in establishing contract, lab accounts, clinical supplies and subject payments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

  
Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Preferred Experience: Some prior experience in a clinical research environment is preferred.
Other: May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.
May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation.
 
Hiring Range: Mid 40’s to 50K (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 Staffing department at [email protected] .  
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Job
: Reg or CII Exempt Staff – E3314C
Employee Class : Exempt Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Shift
: Day Job
Financial Disclosure: No
Organization
: School of Medicine – Institute of Human Virology
Job Posting
: Oct 12, 2022
Unposting Date
: Oct 26, 2022, 11:59:00 PM