The University of Maryland, Baltimore, Department of Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, is recruiting for a Clinical Research Assistant to provide home based interventions to study participants in a wide geographic area in Maryland. Under direct supervision, these positions are responsible for providing home based visits for youth and families who are eligible to participate in research study. Assisting with the recruitment and enrollment of potential study subjects, schedule appointments for home visits, conduct assessments at each visit, provide healthy lifestyle education to study participants, assist with compensation for study participants and coordinate referral assistance with clinical care team for primary care follow up. Coordinate and confirms water delivery for home visits. Participates in outreach efforts to stakeholders and advocacy groups. Flexibility with scheduling appointments is needed to accommodate family schedules, including some evenings and weekend hours.
Benefits Information:
UMB offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.
Essential Functions:
- Perform data collection by conducting interviews. Recruit and screen subjects for research studies according to Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved protocols.
- Communicate directly with participants regarding the research study. Collect baseline and follow-up data from subjects including verification of eligibility; obtaining consent and enrollment; assuring accurate demographic information for follow-up.
- Establish and maintain database files and reports on progress of program, studies, and/or projects. May perform data analysis and interpretation.
- Assist in developing and recommending policies and procedures and/or methods for research activities.
- Perform administrative duties such as: providing training and guidance to study participants and partners; assisting in developing and submitting grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts and presenting studies; developing protocol manuals and data collection instruments; participating in field visits, responding to requests and questions from individuals, institutions, government agencies, and funding agencies; and participating in the design of research studies.
- Conduct telephone recruitment/screening interviews per IRB protocol
- Complete study home visits, with diet and activity assessments for youth and parent
- Participate in weekly team meetings
- Complete dietary recall interviews with participants by phone
- Assist with study logistics and tracking (scheduling and ordering supplies)
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, sociology, or epidemiology.
Other: Consideration may be given for a unique combination of education and experience.*
- Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with at least 18 credits in a field related to the research of the clinic or laboratory, as appropriate, or Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with at least one year of experience in a field directly related to the research of the clinic or laboratory, as appropriate. 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to understand and utilize scientific/medical terminology and research theory in both oral and written communications. Ability to understand and apply approved guidelines of varying research protocols. Knowledge of best practice in research protocols and procedures. Ability to gain knowledge and meet the reporting needs of UMB policies and practices for Institutional Review, Human Protections and the like. Ability to maintain high standards with the work being performed and maintain awareness with trends and influences. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work;
- Skill in various interviewing techniques. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Writes and presents information in a clear and concise way. Interprets and understands written information.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and demonstrate professional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior when interacting with others. Capable of interacting pleasantly and positively with others to meet customer expectations, and provide follow up with customers. Ability to use a consultative approach to resolve issues in area of responsibility.
Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience
If accommodations are needed, contact Staffing & Career Services at 410-706-7171, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm EST. Maryland Relay can be accessed by dialing 711 (in-state) or 1-800-735-2258.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E3302C
Employee Class : Exempt Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: Variable
Financial Disclosure: No
Organization: School of Medicine - Psychiatry
Job Posting: Jan 28, 2019
Unposting Date: Feb 10, 2019, 10:59:00 PM
