Clinical Trials Research Assistant - Neurology Office of Clinical Trials
The University of Iowa Department of Neurology is seeking a Clinical Trials Research Assistant to support the Neurology Office of Clinical Trials (NOCT) by assisting the clinical research nurse coordinators with the recruiting and retaining subjects, performing data entry, processing and shipping lab samples for clinical trials, and other various research study activities. The Research Assistant will also perform clinical/health care research activities in a specialized area: screening patients for study eligibility, receiving patient consent for clinical trials, and educating patients (i.e., scope of study, potential risks and benefits, possible alternatives, study requirements, etc.). This role works closely with the principal investigator and clinical research nurse coordinator.
Responsibilities Include:
- Recruits potential study participants via applicable clinics and inpatient hospitalizations. This includes screening potential participants based upon project criteria.
- Assists with the collection and tracking of study participant data, including following up with participants within project guidelines.
- Assists in scheduling testing and appointments, including arrangement of travel, on-site room and equipment reservations, coordination of test day agenda, and confirmation of arrangements with scheduled study participants.
- Educates study participants on scope of study, potential risks and benefits, possible alternatives, and study requirements for participants.
- Obtains informed consent and other required regulatory documents, and monitors participant experience for reportable events.
- Maintains contact information of project participants in a secure database and proactively manage scheduling of follow up study visits to comply with project longitudinal goals.
- Collects data from study participants per the study protocol. This can include performing certain study assessments per the delegation of authority log.
- Learns various study assessments to perform with study participants.
- Performs data entry and responds to queries.
- Performs chart review for data collection within protocol guidelines.
- Assists in the preparation of material for reports to be written by faculty and staff on research projects.
- Assists with IRB applications.
- Uses RedCap database, including the creation of forms and generating reports.
- Performs laboratory sample processing
- Ships laboratory samples
- Performs other duties within scope as requested by supervisor.
Pay Grade: 3A - https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans
Percent of Time: 100%
Please note: This is a specified term position that will last 12 months. An extension may be reviewed after the initial 12 months but is not guaranteed.
Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated reliability and efficiency with time management.
Evidence of a dedication to completing tasks and willingness to work at agreed upon times.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate (written and spoken) effectively with vendors, collaborators, patients, and their families.
Strong basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Access PowerPoint, Word).
Regular and reliable attendance.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with Epic or other electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Prior involvement with clinical trials
- CPR/BLS Certification or willingness to become certified
Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
- Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
- Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum 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 Erin Curry at 319-356-7355 or erin-curry@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, 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.
