Clinical Research Assistant- Contractual

The University of Maryland School of Medicine have an opportunity for a Clinical Research Assistant to join the Division of Addiction Research and Treatment in the Department of Psychiatry. This position is for an applicant that is interested in working at a substance abuse program, where they will perform trauma informed care and emphasize harm reduction. One of the major goals of our program is to screen, prevent, and treat sexually transmitted infections. Applicants who are motivated in developing skills through onsite education in trauma informed care, harm reduction, and working with patients with a substance use disorder are encouraged to apply.

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 leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, 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 Duties:

• Assist with the performance of research projects in a clinical setting, including recruitment of potential study subjects and collection and organization of data.
• Assist with performing data collection by conducting research interviews, reviewing medical charts, and accessing computerized medical information systems.
• Assists with recruiting and screening subjects for research studies according to IRB approved protocols.
• Assist in verifying participant eligibility; obtains consent and enrollment; and assures accurate demographic information for follow-up.
• Assist with data analysis and interpretation, and the development of statistical reports of study data using descriptive statistics using SAS, STATA, and SPSS statistical software. Assists in developing, submitting, and providing content for grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations. Conducts and analyzes literature searches.
• Assist the Principle Investigator and other research personnel in the development of research protocols and materials by providing study analysis and forming conclusions and recommendations.
• Assist in performing administrative duties. Maintains communication with participants and colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders.
• May also assist with providing assessments and ensuring protocol compliance while participants are in a study.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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

Experience: Prior clinical research experience preferred.

Other: May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.