The clinical trial research assistant will be an integral member of the research team in the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science. This position will provide support for the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science by performing activities which are vitally important to establish the research core for the department, as well as to grow and foster innovation through research support endeavors. The clinical trial research assistant will apply clinical skills to administer, deliver, and evaluate research protocols.
Duties to include but not limited to:
- Perform clinical/health care research activities in various departments.
- Screen, recruit, enroll and obtain informed consent for clinical research activities.
- Assist in the design, development, execution, administration and maintenance of protocols and clinical studies and provide input into descriptions of complex research procedures.
- Assist patients with problems related to protocol.
- Participate in the design, development, collection and testing of clinical research trial data systems.
- Acts as a liaison between health care clinical information systems and research data systems.
- Assist with the management and organization of regulatory documentation.
- Assist with preparing regulatory submissions.
- Participate in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding.
- Provide assistance with tracking and reconciling grant/trial budget free balances and identify opportunities to ensure that grant funding is being used as intended and awarded.
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About ICTS: The Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) at the University of Iowa was approved by the Iowa Board of Regents in 2007 to support the work of investigators involved in clinical and translational science. Our mission is to accelerate translational science through programs to develop the translational workforce, to promote engagement of community members and other stakeholders, to promote research integration across the lifespan, and to catalyze innovative clinical and translational research. These efforts will lead to the development of novel therapies and healthcare delivery strategies, the integration of translational research and clinical practice, and, ultimately to measurable improvements in the health of Iowa and the nation.
Percent of Time: 100%
Pay Grade: 3A
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Benefits Highlights:
-Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Required Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in a Health Science field or an equivalent combination of education and research experience is required.
- Minimum of 1 year in a clinic/healthcare setting, emergency/pre-hospital setting or 1 year of clinical research experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with patients/families, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, evenings, and weekends as needed by the research protocol.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
Desirable Qualifications
- Basic clinical research experience.
- Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Previous experience writing manuscripts for publication.
- Experience with REDCap, Epic, I-CART, and ACCESS.
- Previous experience in data collection and entry.
- Experience in processing research regulatory documents.
- A current license to practice nursing in Iowa by the time of hire.
- The ability to work independently.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work.
- Current nursing licensure, or
- Current paramedic certification, or
- Current respiratory therapist certification or licensure.
Application Process:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
Resume
Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from positing and filled any time after the original 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.
On Campus: This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.
For additional questions, please contact Amy Stewart at amy-stewart@uiowa.edu
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
