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UHBW Trust

Specialist, Clinical Research

UHBW Trust, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


The University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR)

is currently recruiting for a

Clinical Research Specialist . This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the department's day-to-day operations of clinical research studies.

Project OverviewMy Healthy Maryland Precision Medicine Research is a long-term study developed by the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. This project aims to create a resource representative of the diversity of Maryland to advance a broad range of health-related research, from understanding the genetic and molecular basis of rare and common health conditions to improving the value and efficiency of our healthcare system.

Benefits:

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Primary DutiesPerforms as a single specialist in a clinical setting responsible for providing technical expertise to research programs and projects overseeing clinical research activities.Coordinates the preparation of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protocol development and ensures compliance of research operations with protocols.Manages interaction with subject participants, including eligibility screening, recruitment, enrollment, ensuring informed consent is properly secured and documented.Significant effort will be spent on planning, organizing, and implementing in-person participant recruitment and engagement efforts.Establishes and maintains database files and reports using computer applications.Performs data checks, audits, and cleaning; checks data validity and accuracy.Performs clinical research activities, including advanced data analysis using statistical software.Maintains communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol-specific information and research orders.Serves as liaison to other departments and organizations.Oversees and coordinates daily clinical research operations, study initiation, execution, and completion.Performs day-to-day operational duties such as ensuring quality control and safety compliance.Searches relevant literature and prepares reports and presentations of findings.Provides training to less experienced researchers.Performs other duties as assigned.Education:

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.

Experience:

Three (3) years of clinical research including two (2) years in the relevant research specialization.

Other:

May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.

Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesKnowledge of position requirements and applicable regulations. Skill in effective use of appropriate technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate and work cooperatively with others.

Hiring Range:

$60,000 - $74,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law or policy.

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