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University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) · 14 hours ago

Contractual Clinical Research Specialist

Baltimore, MD

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$64K/yr - $72K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking a contractual Clinical Research Specialist in the Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine division. The role involves overseeing clinical research activities, coordinating writing projects, and providing technical expertise while collaborating with the research team and Principal Investigator.

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Responsibilities

Serves as the primary specialist in a clinical setting who is responsible for providing technical expertise for clinical research programs and projects overseeing clinical research activities and significantly contributes to the conduct of research. Develops, recommends, modifies, and implements policies, procedures, protocol manuals, and data collection instruments to support clinical research activities

Oversee and coordinate clinical research writing portfolio, including activities focused on developing and maintaining high-quality written deliverables such as protocols, amendments, regulatory submissions, and study-related documentation throughout initiation, execution, and closeout. Assists and participates in study design and provides expert recommendations regarding research studies. Supports and assists with development and submission of grant proposals, manuscripts, abstracts, and other scientific writing and communications in collaboration with coauthors. Collaborates with coauthors for peer reviews, proofing processes of scientific and non-scientific content, and related scientific writing documents. Provides administrative and organizational support. May provide work coordination and feedback to others

Coordinates and assists the Principal Investigator (PI) with writing tasks. Searches relevant literature, develops conclusions on research findings, writes reports, prepare and deliver presentations of relevant findings and conclusions, and recommends appropriate actions. Contributes to literature reviews (e.g., systematic and non-systematic), synthesizes findings, and prepares reports, presentations, and publications

Establishes and maintains files and reports using computer applications such as Microsoft Excel/Access. Performs checks, audits, and cleaning of files and data. Confirms validity and accuracy of data ensuring compliance with quality control requirements and study relevance

Performs clinical research activities including data management (collection, entry, verification) and advanced data analysis using statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, and R; ensures compliance and clinical relevance of data. May develop data collection instruments such as survey questionnaires

Maintains communication with PI, manager and research team regarding grants and specific writing information (e.g., deadlines) and research submissions

Serves as liaison to other departments such as IRB or CCT within and outside of our organization, government agencies, and product representatives to promote effective and efficient operation and use of resources

Provides training and guidance to less experienced researchers on writing and research processes, including grant development, manuscript preparation, and related tasks

Performs other duties as assigned to support sleep research study with a focus on research and writing initiatives

Qualification

Clinical research experienceStatistical software SASStatistical software SPSSStatistical software RScientific writingData managementPolicy developmentTrainingGuidanceEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

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

Three (3) years clinical research including two (2) years in the relevant research specialization

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

Preferred

Interest in multidisciplinary cross-training, professional growth, and contributing to other areas of clinical research

Benefits

Generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year

Paid holidays

Sick time

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

Flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job)

Company

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) was founded in 1807.

Founded in 1953

Catonsville, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.mprc.umaryland.edu

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