Clinical Research Assistant - Thoracic Surgery

Position Qualifications:

Education Required

• A Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or a combination of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and relevant clinical experience with either cardiac or thoracic surgical patients.

Required Qualifications

• Current valid Iowa Registered Nurse license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.   Proven interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to fluctuate occasionally working nights and weekends to enroll admission patients and/or monitor study patients as sometimes required by the enrollment protocol of the study.
• Experience with Microsoft office software including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and procedures as set forth by the IRB and sponsoring agencies.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience and participation in clinical trials.
• Previous rexperience with the clinical care of thoracic surgical patients.
• Experience in clinical trial management including IRB protocols.
• Experience with research subject recruitment.
• Experience working on multiple projects at a given time with some level of independent decision making and responsibility.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with database programs including RedCap and Endnote.
• Experience using EPIC for medical chart review and linking subjects to a research study.
• Knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures, IT services and standards.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Successful candidates will be asked to provide 5 references at a later stage of the interview process.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on 5/31/2021.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and successful completion of a health evaluation. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.