Clinical Research Assistant - Preventive & Community Dentistry
The College of Dentistry’s, Preventive & Community department is looking for a part time Clincial Research Assistant! If you have an interest in dental research and you are a licensed Dental Hygienist or registered Dental Assistant w/added qualfication of radiology, in the state of Iowa, this job is for you! In this multifaceted position, you’ll prepare dental operatories, conduct digital scanning, collect clinical data, coordinate study logistics, research documents and more! For a full job description, please send an e-mail to COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.
Job Duties:
- Prepare & Assist: Get the dental operatory ready for exams and digital scanning while ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
- Research Execution: Interface with participants and examiners, administering clinical exams, questionnaires, digital intraoral scans, and collecting biological specimens per research protocol.
- Data Management: Maintain accurate AxiUm dental records and manage study data through REDCap, including generating reports and summarizing participant progress.
· Survey & Interview Administration: Conduct in-depth interviews and administer surveys to gather key data, providing detailed reports to the Principal Investigator.
· Collaborative Support: Assist in developing and updating study materials, including survey instruments and data forms, and help with subject recruitment and retention efforts.
· Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all research procedures comply with safety standards and regulatory guidelines, including IRB submissions and informed consent.
· Travel Coordination: Support the project team with road trips, organizing rooms, vehicles, and staff for offsite participant exams.
· Financial Oversight: Manage study-related finances, including procurement card purchases and reconciling research charges.
Clinical/Health Care Research Assistant – PRA1
Specified Term Appointment
College of Dentistry – Iowa Institute of Oral Health & Research (Iowa City, IA)
Salary: $29,237.50 (50% FTE) to commensurate (Pay Grade: 4A)
Schedule: 20 hours - TBD – Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm
May require occasional overtime.
REQUIRES:
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
· Typically, 1 year of relevant experience with patient or research participant interactions, gathering health histories, and/or administering questionnaires/interviews.
· State of Iowa Dental Hygiene license or Dental Assistant Registration to include Dental Radiography.
· Requires occasional travel to satellite research location(s) in Iowa.
· Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications:
· Social science research experience.
· Experience working with human subjects/institutional review boards.
· Experience and comfort with clinical plaque and saliva samples.
Driver’s License and ability to pass University Driver’s License Review system.
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a Resume (and mark as “Relevant File”) to their submission. A Cover Letter is recommended; 3 Names of Professional Reference may be required at a later date.
Job opening are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
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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