University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking
a contractual Clinical Research Assistant to
join the School of Medicine - Department of Physical Therapy.
This position will support the Brain Rehab and Recovery lab (PI:
Dr. Robynne Braun).
BENEFITS (Contractual/C2 Employee):
UMB offers a comprehensive
benefits
package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and
professional development. Contingent Category II staff receive a
generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each
year, paid holidays, personal leave, sick time, and time for
community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and
supplemental retirement options; professional learning and
development programs; limited tuition remission for employees
enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long-term disability; and
flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per
job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the
University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work
primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
PRIMARY DUTIES
• Execution of daily bedside screening across inpatient units and
rehabilitation services via EPIC to ensure identification of
eligible participants
• Leading the recruitment process, including the execution of
informed consent (and/or proxy consent for patients with cognitive
or communicative impairments)
• Performance of bedside research procedures, behavioral measures,
and standardized assessments
• Managing end-to-end biospecimen workflow, including collection,
handling, and quality control (QC) for downstream -omics
analysis
• Maintenance of IRB submissions, protocol amendments, and the
development of site-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
to ensure audit readiness
• Act as the primary drafter for the Facilities, Resources, and
Data Management & Sharing Plans (DMSP) sections for major grant
applications • Support development of TIMELINES Aim 1 & 2
manuscripts through preparation of participant flowcharts, methods
sections, and recruitment tables.
• Maintain a seamless regulatory bridge between R03 close-out and
R01 startup phases
Qualifications :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of
study related to the research of the clinical setting.
Experience: Prior clinical research or hospital
experience preferred.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience with electronic medical record (EMR)
systems (preferably Epic) preferred.
- Prior experience working with stroke, brain injury, or
rehabilitation patient populations.
- Demonstrated experience obtaining informed consent in patient
populations.
- Familiarity with IRB data management systems and maintenance of
regulatory binders.
- Strong technical and/or academic writing skills, including
experience contributing to manuscripts or NIH grant
components.
- Experience with blood specimen handling and safety
protocols.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable
requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of
applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate
both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work
cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to
demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values
of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and
Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
HIRING RANGE: $49,000 - $55,000 per year / Commensurate with
education and experience
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce
and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national
origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or
mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or
any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a
disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during
any part of the employment process, please submit a
UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact
leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu
. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for
reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email
address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination
in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals
may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read
the
UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.