Clin Trials Rsrch Asst/Data Mg - ICTS Coordinator Core
The clinical trial research assistant/ data manager will be an integral member of the research team in the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science Coordinator Core. This position will provide support for the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science by performing activities which are vitally important to establish the research core for the department, as well as to grow and foster innovation through research support endeavors. The clinical trial research assistant/ data manager will apply clinical skills to administer, deliver, and evaluate research protocols. This position will have an initial focus on Neurosurgery and Orthopedics research.
- Perform clinical/health care research activities in various departments.
- Screen, recruit, enroll and obtain informed consent for clinical research activities.
- Assist in the design, development, execution, administration and maintenance of protocols and clinical studies and provide input into descriptions of complex research procedures.
- Assist patients with problems related to protocol.
- Participate in the design; development and testing of clinical research trial data systems.
- Acts as a liaison between health care clinical information systems and research data systems.
- Assist with the management and organization of regulatory documentation.
- Assist with preparing regulatory submissions.
- Participate in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding.
- Assist with tracking and reconciling grant/trial budget free balances and identify opportunities to ensure that grant funding is being used as intended and awarded.
About ICTS: The Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) at the University of Iowa was approved by the Iowa Board of Regents in 2007 to support the work of investigators involved in clinical and translational science. Our mission is to accelerate translational science through programs to develop the translational workforce, to promote engagement of community members and other stakeholders, to promote research integration across the lifespan, and to catalyze innovative clinical and translational research. These efforts will lead to the development of novel therapies and healthcare delivery strategies, the integration of translational research and clinical practice, and, ultimately to measurable improvements in the health of Iowa and the nation.
Percent of Time: 100%
Pay Grade: 3A
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Benefits Highlights:
-Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Required Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in a Health Science field or an equivalent combination of education and research experience is required.
- Basic (6 months-1 year) experience working in a clinical setting.
- Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in research is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Ability to work nights and weekends is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel is required.
· Experience performing Pulmonary Function Testing.
· Experience with Electronic Diaries.
· Experience operating ECG equipment and obtaining ECG’s.
· Previous experience writing manuscripts for publication.
· Experience with REDCap, Epic, I-CART, and ACCESS is desirable.
· Previous experience in data collection and entry is desirable.
· Experience in processing research regulatory documents is desirable.
· The ability to work independently is desired.
· Excellent time management skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work is desired.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
Resume
Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from positing and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self -disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Amy Stewart at amy-stewart@uiowa.edu
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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