Research Specialist-Neurology

Job Description - Research Specialist-Neurology (24001221)Summary:The Research Specialist will work under the supervision of the Director, CRORA and the Principal Investigator in the Neurology Department in LKSOM. The incumbent will be responsible for the execution of multiple research studies related to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, including treatment trials, collection of natural history data and entry, collection and cataloguing of samples for the tissue bank, and performance of biochemical and biomarker assays related to mechanisms of disease. In this position, the associate will interact with clinical research team members, research subjects with ALS, and research and clinical faculty.Essential Functions of Position:Coordinate study enrollment, oversight of study protocols, and submission of research activities per IRB regulations.Establish and maintain databases of subjects, process informed consent paperwork, and ensure timely study payment processing.Work independently to drive day-to-day research activities, supporting multiple active protocols while adhering to FDA, IRB, Pennsylvania, and related regulations.Enroll subjects in the tissue bank, collect samples of serum, plasma, and urine, process samples, and maintain databases with clinical data tied to biological samples.Administer outcome measures, enter data, process and ship samples, maintain regulatory documents and correspondence.Maintain lab protocols for specimen handling and order appropriate supplies.Perform other duties as assigned.Required Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree in life science or health professions field and at least two years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Required Skills & Abilities:Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to operate standard office equipment/software including MS Office.Ability to work independently or as a team with attention to detail and adherence to project deadlines.This position requires a background check and is grant-funded.Benefits of working at Temple University include:Generous time offDynamic WorkforceCompliance Statement:Employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial, and other conflicts of interest. Compliance with applicable laws, University policies, and regulations is expected.Primary Location:

Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)Temple University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f/d/v.

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