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
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.