Clin Trials Rsrch Specialist - ICTS - Coordinator Core
The Clinical/ Health Care Research Specialist in the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science will be an integral member of the research team in the Department of Emergency Medicine. This position will provide support for Emergency Medicine Research 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. Apply clinical research skills required to administer, deliver, and evaluate research protocols. The position requires the academic knowledge of the emergency medicine.
Duties to include but not limited to:
- Coordinate the screening of patients for study eligibility and consent for clinical trials.
- Educate patient on scope of study, potential risks and benefits, possible alternatives, and study requirements for patient.
- Design, develop, manage, and maintain protocols and clinical studies, provide input into descriptions of complex research procedures.
- Communicate any patient problems related to protocol to the healthcare practitioner.
- Function as the specialized research expert in the Emergency Department to perform clinical and data coordination functions associated with subject recruitment, enrollment, and data collection.
- Coordinate the care of research participants according to protocols requiring a high level of judgement.
- Oversee the design; development and testing of clinical research trial data systems.
- Evaluate, analyze, and improve data collection procedures.
- Manage safety of the subjects.
- Prepare regulatory submissions.
- Hire new staff ED research interns and provide functional and administrative supervision.
- Develop training and educational materials for new research staff.
- Develop and administer study budgets.
- Participate in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding.
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
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: 5A
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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 Master’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of three years related database management experience including entering, tracking and maintaining data and troubleshooting.
- Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in research.
- A minimum of 3 years of clinical research experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- General computer skills.
- Recent experience coordinating clinical trials.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment.
- Experience processing biological samples including blood, urine, and sputum.
- IATA certified, experience shipping biological samples and specimens.
- Experience in processing research regulatory documents and budget preparation.
- Current or past supervisory experience.
- Current or past experience working in an emergency or critical care setting.
- The ability to work independently.
- Experience writing manuscripts and grants.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work.
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.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
