University of Iowa·Iowa City, Iowa
Coordinate clinical research studies in pediatric neuromuscular diseases, including patient recruitment and protocol adherence. Manage regulatory documentation, data entry, and serve as a liaison between healthcare practitioners and sponsors.
The UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is seeking a self-motivated Research Assistant to support our research efforts in the division of Neurology.
This role will involve coordination of clinical research studies in neuromuscular diseases, primarily but not exclusively in children.
Specific activities include regulatory and administrative requirements for clinical studies, recruiting patients to participate in studies, ensuring that protocols are completed according to specifications, and data entry and reconciliation.
The successful applicant will have one or more primary research protocols, and work closely with other coordinators assisting with related protocols.
Attention to detail, reliability and excellent interpersonal skills are most important for success in the position.
This is a specified term position.
Duties to include: Read and understand complex protocols.
Discuss protocols with potential study participants either in person or over the phone.
Educate patients and families on scope of study, potential risks and benefits, possible alternatives, and study requirements for patient.
Screen for subject eligibility and obtain informed consent for clinical trials/studies.
Schedule patient visits within parameters specified in study protocol.
Schedule trial-related procedures and visits.
Meet with patients during study visits.
Perform or assist with patient assessments and review of medical history.
Assist with obtaining and processing of clinical trial specimens.
Collect and enter clinical research data in a timely manner.
Assist with determining validity of data obtained.
Collect and maintain regulatory documents from subjects and assist in preparation of required regulatory forms and documentation according to protocol.
Assist with resolution of monitoring visit issues.
Serve as liaison to local health care practitioners, agencies, and sponsors.
Report any reportable events to appropriate party.
Assist with compliance of regulatory guidelines and proper maintenance of documents.
Assist in budget development and monitoring for study.
Education Requirement Bachelor's degree in health sciences or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience Requirements 1-2 years previous research experience.
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Previous experience working with pediatric patients & their families Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated high attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
Highly Desired Qualifications Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Clinical research experience Capable of working independently.
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 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting 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. For additional questions, please contact pedsuichildrenshr@healthcare.uiowa.edu This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in health sciences or a related field and 1-2 years of research experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with pediatric patients and their families are essential.
Market context
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