Clinical Trials Research Assistant, Associate and Specialist positions
University of Iowa

The Department of Biostatistics Clinical Trial Statistical Data Management Center is seeking Clinical Trials & Data Management Research Assistant, Associate and Specialist positions. Positions will be 50-100% appointments, remote and hybrid work available. The positions will be responsible for data management and clinical trials coordination in support of projects in the Clinical Trials Statistical and Data Management Center (CTSDMC). 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.

Research Assistant
Required Qualifications:
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 Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge and some experience (1 year) with database programming (e.g. SQL), or relational database systems
or statistical packages (SAS or R).

Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
Knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines.
Research Associate
Required Qualifications:
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 Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge and some experience (2-3 years) with database programming (e.g. SQL), or relational database systems
or statistical packages (SAS or R).

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

Desired Qualifications:
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.

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.

Highlights:
Regular salaried positions.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and
generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Additional Information

• Classification Title: Clin Trials Rsrch Specialist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Part-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

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