What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Trials Research Assistant- Pediatrics Neurology position at The University of Iowa?
The UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is seeking a self-motivated Research Assistant to support our research efforts in the division of Neurology. This role will involve coordination of clinical research studies in neuromuscular diseases, primarily but not exclusively in children. Specific activities include regulatory and administrative requirements for clinical studies, recruiting patients to participate in studies, ensuring that protocols are completed according to specifications, and data entry and reconciliation. The successful applicant will have one or more primary research protocols and work closely with other coordinators assisting with related protocols. Attention to detail, reliability and excellent interpersonal skills are most important for success in the position.
Duties to include:
- Read and understand complex protocols.
- Discuss protocols with potential study participants either in person or over the phone.
- Educate patients and families on scope of study, potential risks and benefits, possible alternatives, and study requirements for patient.
- Screen for subject eligibility and obtain informed consent for clinical trials/studies.
- Schedule patient visits within parameters specified in study protocol.
- Schedule trial-related procedures and visits.
- Meet with patients during study visits.
- Perform or assist with patient assessments and review of medical history.
- Assist with obtaining and processing of clinical trial specimens.
- Collect and enter clinical research data in a timely manner.
- Assist with determining validity of data obtained.
- Collect and maintain regulatory documents from subjects and assist in preparation of required regulatory forms and documentation according to protocol.
- Assist with resolution of monitoring visit issues.
- Serve as liaison to local health care practitioners, agencies, and sponsors.
- Report any reportable events to appropriate party.
- Assist with compliance of regulatory guidelines and proper maintenance of documents.
- Assist in budget development and monitoring for study.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in health sciences or a related field.
Experience Requirements
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated high attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
- Familiarity with health care setting.
Highly Desired Qualifications
- 1-2 years previous clinical research experience.
- Ability to work in a face paced and dynamic environment.
- Ability to function as part of a team.
- Capable of working independently.
- Previous experience working with pediatric patients & their families.
Position and Application details:
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 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting 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.
For additional questions, please contact pedsuichildrenshr@healthcare.uiowa.edu.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
