Clinical Trials Research Assistant, Associate and Specialist positions in Iowa City, Iowa, United States

University of Iowa

Experience: 0+ yrs
Location: Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Job type: Full-time

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SQL
SAS
R
Azure DevOps
PowerBI
Microsoft Office
GCP
21 CFR Part 11
ICH guidelines

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Clinical Trials Research Assistant, Associate and Specialist positions

🔍 Iowa City, Iowa, United States

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📁: Scientist/Engineer/Professional

📅   : About an hour ago Post Date

📅   : 26002996 Requisition #

The Department of Biostatistics Clinical Trial Statistical Data Management Center is seeking Clinical Trials & Data Management Research Assistant, Associate and Specialist positions, remote and hybrid work available. Responsibilities include assisting in the development of data management plans and identifying appropriate resources for research projects; assisting with designing forms to collect and track study data, subjects, drugs, biological specimens and/or procedures; assisting in the design of database management system applications and developing specifications for data collection and modules; assisting with data processing tasks including data cleaning, reconciliation, and reporting. This position will work closely with external research partners and other CTSDMC team members to determine requirements and create comprehensive solutions for data collection, verification and validation. As a member of the CTSDMC Data Management team, this position will work closely with the IT and Protocol Coordination teams to develop the databases and data entry systems. This position is responsible for mission-critical research applications and sensitive data, so attention to detail and quality are critical.

Benefits Highlights:

This is a regular, salaried position. Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: Benefits | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)

Application Details:

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission. 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 five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

This position is eligible for remote or hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Additional Information:

Classification Title: Clinical Trials & Data Management Research Assistant, Associate and Specialist

Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific

Schedule: 100% positions available

Work Modality Options: on-campus/Hybrid/remote within Iowa negotiable

Pay Level: Research Assistant 3A Research Associate 4A Research Specialist 5A

Contact Information:

Organization: College of Public Health

Contact Name: Kay Shie

Contact Email: kay-shie@uiowa.edu

Research Assistant:

Required:

Requires the academic knowledge of a discipline plus the ability to translate, adapt and apply this knowledge that is generally associated with a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail

Strong interpersonal and organization skills

Ability to apply critical thinking, technical problem solving, and analyzing system specifications

Occasional out-of-state travel

Knowledge and considerable experience with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

Highly Desirable:

Knowledge and some experience (1 year) with database programming (e.g. SQL), or relational database systems or statistical packages (SAS or R).

Desirable:

Knowledge of and/or experience with Azure DevOps for development tracking

Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 compliance

Knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines

Research Associate:

Required:

Requires the academic knowledge of a scientific field including advanced study or demonstrated capacity for scientific research that is generally associated with a Bachelor’s degree, supplemented by one or more years of progressively responsible experience in the data management field including data collection tool development and/or data cleaning or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Ability to apply critical thinking, technical problem solving, and analyzing system specifications

Occasional out-of-state travel

Knowledge and considerable experience with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

Highly Desirable:

Knowledge and some experience (2-3 years) with database programming (e.g. SQL), or relational database systems or statistical packages (SAS or R).

Desirable:

Knowledge and/or experience with Azure DevOps for development tracking.

Familiarity with research processes

Experience in design and development of database system and developing specifications for applications

Experience with group presentations

Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 compliance

Knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines

Research Specialist:

Required:

Requires the academic knowledge of a scientific field, including advanced study or demonstrated capacity for scientific research, that is generally associated with a Master’s degree, supplemented by three or more years of progressively responsible experience in the data management field including data collection tool development and/or data cleaning, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Ability to apply critical thinking, technical problem solving, and analyzing system specifications

Occasional out-of-state travel

Knowledge and considerable experience with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

Highly Desirable:

Knowledge and experience (4-5 years) with database programming (e.g. SQL), or relational database systems or statistical packages (SAS or R).

Experience with Microsoft PowerBI for data visualization

Desirable:

Knowledge of and/or experience with Azure DevOps for development tracking

Experience conducting clinical or social science research

Experience in design and development of database system and developing specifications for applications

Experience with group presentations

Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 compliance

Knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines

Additional Information

Classification Title: Clin Trials Rsrch Specialist
Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
Schedule: Full-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa, Remote within Iowa

Compensation

Pay Level: 5A

Contact Information

Organization: College of Public Health
Contact Name: Kay Shie
Contact Email: kay-shie@uiowa.edu

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.