Research Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Iowa

INTRODUCTION

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Radiology is seeking to hire one applicant for a Clinical Trials Research Assistant/Data Manager (25006305) or Research Associate (25006308). Please apply to the specific position you wish to be considered for, or both.

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Radiology is seeking a Clinical Trials Research Assistant/Data Manager or Clinical Trials Research Assistant/Data Manager is responsible for the screening, recruitment, consenting, enrolling, assessment and monitoring of subjects for studies using novel magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate lung function in chronic lung diseases, including lung transplant rejection, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung cancer. In addition, this position will be responsible for assuring study compliance and reviewing data quality and management and communicating concerns to the principal investigator. Other job requirements will include organization of data for analysis, support for paper and grant submissions, and coordination of research activities with a group of investigators.

Duties include:

• Screens, recruits, consents, enrolls, assesses and monitors subjects for both general research and clinical trial projects.
• Assists with subject recruitment by mining databases and EPIC.
• Assists with clinical and data coordination for research activities and set up supplies for study visits.
• Participates in clinical research visits, which includes Epic documentation, checking vitals, portable pulmonary function testing, drawing blood and placement of IV’s.
• Assists in managing data, including the storage, reporting and auditing to assess quality assurance.
• Performs all data processing tasks; enter data, verify data, generate queries, etc.
• Coordinates the processing of data from various sites/centers/studies.
• Processes specimens per protocol, as well as store specimens, maintain lab areas, inventories, orders.
• Assists in retrieval of basic study data as it pertains to specimens.
• Monitors visit reports for studies.
• Assists with the submission of IRB protocols, work with department Regulatory Specialist to ensure timely updating of information for submissions.
• Consults with researchers to assist in study planning, development and support of a data management plan, design forms to facilitate the collection and tracking of study participant data, drugs, specimens and study procedures.
• Designs and coordinate field tests for data collection forms and assist in the design of these procedures.
• Manages and maintain protocols.
• Researches, changes, and submits protocol amendments for IRB approval.
• Prepares IRB documents for protocol approval, modifications and yearly renewals.
• Monitors protocol status as it is processed through the IRB.
• Conducts training of new protocols and changes to existing protocols.
• May provide training to other lab staff as required by the study protocol.

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Location: Iowa City, IA

Pay Grade: 3A

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) or related educational field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six months of clinical research experience.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to fluctuate occasionally working nights and weekends to enroll patients and/or monitor study patients as may be required by the enrollment protocol of the study.
• Experience working with patients in a hospital or clinical setting including providing care and reviewing medical information.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities or studies at one time.
• Previous experience and participation with clinical trials.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and procedures as set forth by the IRB.
• Research protocol management experience including single and multi-institutional studies.
• Experience with medical research data management.
• Experience with laboratory functions including blood draws, IV placement, processing specimens per protocol, as well as storage of specimens, maintaining lab areas, inventories, orders.
• Experience working with Epic, RedCap, Clinicaltrials.gov and IRB submission systems.

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

Application Process:

To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. For additional questions, please contact Mason Garcia at mason-garcia@uiowa.edu.