Description

Job Description

The School of Medicine - Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC) of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant OR Senior Clinical Research Assistant to support MPRC investigators conducting human-subjects research on serious mental illness. The MPRC is a multidisciplinary academic research center dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of schizophrenia, psychosis, and related psychiatric disorders. The candidate will support clinical research activities including participant interaction, data collection and management, protocol compliance, and the preparation of research findings for publication. The position provides hands-on experience across the clinical research process within MPRC's dynamic and collaborative academic research environment.

This is a contractual position located on the grounds of Spring Grove Hospital in Catonsville, Maryland.

Benefits Information
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs; limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long-term disability; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties-Clinical Research Assistant

• Responsible for assisting with the performance of research projects in a clinical setting, including recruitment of potential study subjects and collection and organization of data.
• Assist with performing data collection by conducting research interviews, reviewing medical charts, and accessing computerized medical information systems. Assists with recruiting and screening subjects for research studies according to IRB approved protocols.
• Assist in verifying participant eligibility; obtains consent and enrollment; and assures accurate demographic information for follow-up.
• Assist with data analysis and interpretation, and the development of statistical reports of study data using descriptive statistics using SAS, STATA, and SPSS statistical software.
• Assist in developing, submitting, and providing content for grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations. Conducts and analyzes literature searches.
• Assist the Principal Investigator and other research personnel in the development of research protocols and materials by providing study analysis and forming conclusions and recommendations.
• Assist in performing administrative duties. Maintains communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders. May also assist with providing assessments and ensuring protocol compliance while participants are in a study.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Senior Clinical Research Assistant

• Responsible for facilitating and coordinating clinical research patient visits and data collection. The position will support the conduct of clinical trials, including the coordination of start-up activities, scheduling and preparing for patient visits, coordinating data collection and clarification; responsible for data capture and sponsor activity reporting for overnight studies.
• Assist in the preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) protocol development and ensure compliance of research operations with protocols. May assist in developing and recommending policies and procedures and/or design methods for clinical research activities.
• Coordinates data collection of the research study including obtaining medical records, lab results, diagnostic results, visit notes, etc. Coordinates recruitment and screening subjects for research studies according to IRB approved protocols. May communicate directly with study participants.
• Coordinates paperwork for submission of IRB protocol, IRB amendments, and IRB continuing reviews. Document and report all adverse events as appropriate. Participates in audits and monitor visits as needed according to policy.
• Performs the coordination of data analysis and interpretation, and develops statistical reports of study data using descriptive statistics using SAS, STATA, and SPSS statistical software. Assists in developing, submitting, and providing content for grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations. Conducts and analyzes literature searches.
• Creates REDCap data capture instruments in REDCap for clinical research studies.
• Coordinates development of research protocols and materials by providing study analysis and forming conclusions and recommendations.
• Documents in accordance with state and federal standards pertaining to specific research participant enrolled in the study. Maintains communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders. Provides assessments and ensure protocol compliance while participants are in a study.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Clinical Research Assistant

Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, or a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
Experience: Prior clinical research experience preferred.
Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Senior Clinical Research Assistant

Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, or a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in clinical research in research being performed in unit.

Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range-Clinical Research Assistant: $48,000 - $50,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Hiring Range-Senior Clinical Research Assistant: $57,500 - $60,000, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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