Clinical Trial Research Assistant - Data Manager

Title: Clinical Trial Research Assistant - Data Manager

Location: Iowa City United States

Job Description:

The clinical trial research assistant/ data manager will be an integral member of the research team in the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) Coordinator Core. This position will provide research support by performing activities which are vitally important to establish the research core for the ICTS, as well as to grow and foster innovation through research support endeavors. The clinical trial research assistant/ data manager 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.
• 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.
• Manage and organize regulatory documentation.
• Prepare regulatory submissions.
• Conduct literature reviews and maintain citation database.
• Pull data reports from qualitative data management software.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in research.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

Desirable Qualifications

• Basic (6 months - 1 year) of clinical research experience.
• Educational background in public health or experience participating in public health research projects.
• Previous experience writing manuscripts for publication.
• Experience with REDCap, Epic, ICart, I-CTMS, and ACCESS.
• Previous experience in data collection and entry.
• Experience in processing research regulatory documents.
• The ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work.

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 7 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.Hybrid within Iowa: This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies.

Remote within Iowa: This position is eligible for primarily remote work but may require limited work onsite at times. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies.

As previously discussed, this position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Clin Trials Rsrch Asst/Data Mg
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3A