Position Information
Requisition Number
095074
Departmental Job Title
Clinical Research Associate II
Type of Position
Staff
Number of Positions Available
1
Division
Biological Sciences
Department
2012212-BSD-Medicine-Cardiology
*Standard Summary
Principal contribution is the application of principles and knowledge relevant to the administration and support of the research project. Under limited direction, performs complex lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan, including planning new procedures, adapting existing procedures to the needs of the project, and making contributions to methodology. Collects, records and analyzes data. Conducts literature reviews. Participates in writing reports and manuscripts. Oversees the management of equipment and supplies. Ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Trains and oversees the work of research support personnel. Responsibilities may include the following non-laboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research findings at staff meetings, seminars, and scientific conferences; assisting with building databases; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects. Responsibilities may include the following laboratory duties: recognizing abnormal results and varying conditions or procedures to correct problems; setting up and performing experiments. May serve as a lead research specialist in smaller labs.
About the Unit
Pulmonary hypertension program: specializing in all categories of pulmonary hypertension. We maintain our own database; conduct investigator initiated research, as well as industry sponsored drug trials. We collaborate with other institutions on research projects as well as projects within the University. We submit papers to major journals and posters at national meetings.
Unit Job Summary
Provide technically advanced support in the conduct, monitoring, and data collection related to clinical research projects and studies involving various modalities of cancer treatment for oncology patients. These research trials include multi-centered cooperative group and intergroup studies at a national level, multi-institutional pharmaceutical trials, and multi-centered trials designed, implemented, and coordinated in the Section. Work collaboratively with program nurses, fellows, and faculty toward fulfilling with exactness the research data requirements of their assigned projects and studies. Identify, evaluate, screen, and monitor patients on program clinical research trials. Act as a liaison between Principle Investigator, Research Nurse(s), Fellow(s), sponsoring agency, patient, family member(s), referring physician, pharmacy, statistician, and other members of the laboratory and clinical research team in enabling program and clinical data needs be met. Complete investigator requested data analyses from ongoing clinical trials toward facilitating the design of future studies and validation of data collection methods.
Education
Bachelor's degree required.
Experience
A minimum of one year of relevant research experience required.
Competencies
Ability to train others required.
Knowledge in relevant scientific field required.
Knowledge of research techniques or methods required.
Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures required.
Analytical skills required.
Problem-solving skills required.
Attention to detail required.
Organizational skills required.
Verbal and written communication skills required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
Knowledge in relevant scientific field required.
Knowledge of research techniques or methods required.
Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures required.
Analytical skills required.
Problem-solving skills required.
Attention to detail required.
Organizational skills required.
Verbal and written communication skills required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
Required Job Seeker Documents
Resume
Optional Job Seeker Documents
Work Location
Campus - Hyde Park
Other Work Location
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Hours/Week
40
If other than regular hours (M-F, 8:30-5:00) please detail
N/A
Benefits Eligible?
Yes
Union (If applicable):
Non-Union
Pay Grade
NA
Pay Range
Depends on Qualifications
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Does this position require incumbent to operate a vehicle on the job?
No
Is a Background Check Required?
Yes
Is Drug Testing Required?
No
Employee Referral Bonus Amount
None
Posting Date
04-14-2014
Remove from posting on or before
10-14-2014
