Description

Job Description



The School of Medicine - Clinical Departments - Diagnostic Radiology for the University of Maryland, Baltimore is recruiting for a contractual Radiology Clinical Research Assistant. The selected candidate will assist the department with clinical and basic/translational research projects.



BENEFITS (Contractual/C2 Employee):

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, personal leave, 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).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Responsible for facilitating and coordinating clinical research radiology report completion and data collection. The position will support the conduct of clinical trials, including supporting the radiologists, scheduling, and preparing for radiology report completion, assisting with data collection and clarification, and general administrative duties.
• The ideal candidate will have strong interests in computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, PET imaging, clinical trials, and patient outcomes-based retrospective/prospective research such as in oncology.
• Manage and enter clinical research data into respective databases. Assist with other tasks for research imaging including analyzing clinical scans for markers of treatment or disease. Experience with medical imaging preferred, but not required.
• Assist in the preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) protocol development and ensure compliance of research operations with protocols. May assist in developing and recommending policies and procedures and/or design methods for clinical research activities.
• Coordinate paperwork for submission of IRB protocol, IRB amendments, and IRB continuing reviews. Document and report all adverse events as appropriate. Participates in audits and monitor visits as needed according to policy.
• Assists in the processing of research billing or invoices.
• Maintains research database. Generates statistical reports on a variety of research related activities.
• Document in accordance with state and federal standards pertaining to specific research participant enrolled in the study. Maintain communication with colleagues regarding protocol specific information and research orders. Provide assessments and ensure protocol compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.

Preferred Experience: One to two (2) years of experience in research including clinical research.

Other: May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are not eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).

Salary Range: $48,000 - $53,000 per year (Commensurate with education and experience)

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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