EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ASSISTANT II

Job Details

The Center for Shock, Trauma and Anesthesiology Research (STAR) and the National Study Center at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking Epidemiological Assistant II.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, performs moderately complex study collection and maintenance activities and assists in data analysis.

BENEFITS (Non-Exempt Contingent II):

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, 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).

PRIMARY DUTIES

1. Assesses study participant medical eligibility in accordance with established protocols, and interviews and/or tests participants.
2. Collects data such as bone density, neuromuscular, and anthropometric measurements.
3. Assists in designing and developing database tracking systems; maintains databases. Assists in generating status, exception, progress and other types of standard or custom reports.
4. Assists in preparing study forms, documenting survey instrument instructions, writing questionnaire specifications, and writing study protocols and code books.
5. Assists in pretesting and refining data collection and input instruments.
6. Performs quality assurance checks by evaluating for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness data sent in by field personnel.
7. Performs all of the duties of the Epidemiological Assistant I.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: Three years of related experience

Preferred experience in Transportation Safety

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

General knowledge of basic interviewing techniques used in the collection of epidemiological survey data. Skill in the use of applicable hardware such as mainframe, mini, personal or laptop computers and applicable software applications; in performing basic medical tests such as taking vital signs and drawing blood and ability to perform other related medical tests such as neuromuscular testing; in performing arithmetic calculations; in performing routine clerical tasks; in filing documents in alphabetic and numeric sequence; in operating manual and automated office equipment; in managing workload and using time effectively; in working in a non-office setting. Ability to communicate effectively with widely diverse groups of people both in person and over the phone; to communicate effectively in writing and to compile and summarize information into concise and accurate reports; to locate and retrieve files and records from confined spaces and locations which are not easily accessible.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Some positions may require employees to possess a non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland and to use their personal vehicle for transportation. Some positions may require overnight travel.

HIRING RANGE:

$44,053 - $48,000, commensurate with education and experience.