Clinical Research Assistant - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Department:

SOM KC Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Segal Lab

Position Title:

Clinical Research Assistant - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Clinical Research Assistant will be involved in both scientific research work and research management in the Clinical Osteoarthritis Research Program at University of Kansas Medical Center. Scientific research work includes measurements on human subjects as well as schedule appointments; computerized data collection and management of study databases for clinical research work in the Clinical Osteoarthritis Research Program; evaluate current procedures; assist in meticulous data entry and checking the validity of data acquired; formatting of Endnote references and manuscripts and other tasks necessary for facilitation of the PI's research program.

Job Description:

Job Duties Outlined:

• Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by other research staff or principal investigator of the research project. Read and review articles as directed.

• Analyze literature to develop hypothesis for discussion with other researchers or principal investigator.

• Read and understand protocols. Troubleshoot and analyze protocols; propose modifications to other researchers or principal investigator.

• Arrange and plan daily activities to prepare for experimental protocols (patient’s site visit). As individual skills develop perform complex techniques as outlined in research protocols and test and evaluate current procedures.

• Set up and operate equipment for experiments. Perform experimental procedures assuring fidelity to protocols; record and consolidate data as directed by Principal Investigator (PI). Track progress/success of research project.

• Present results at lab meetings. Develop and monitor quality controls. Analyze and Summarize Data; Prepare Reports; Collect, track, and perform data entry for reports.

• Prepare materials for reports. Analyze data.

• Perform a variety of routine tasks related to the monitoring of research subjects or to the research environment (lab, clinic, field, classroom).

• Obtain subject consent and assist with IRB submissions or equivalent protocol.

• Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines. Assist in the preparation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory and facility equipment.

• Support clinical research coordinators through recruiting, study visit scheduling and preparation, maintenance of the investigator site file, data entry, and related tasks.

• Support assigned clinical research studies by pre-screening potential patients, preparing study subject binders and lab kits, entering study data, and maintaining the electronic regulatory binder.

• Ensure study data are entered into sponsor-provided and/or internal KU databases per sponsor requirements, typically within 3 business days following data collection.

• Answer data queries within study databases.

• Assist with potential study subject screening and recruitment.

• Assist clinical research coordinators in study visit preparation by printing forms and preparing lab kits.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in related field.  Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. 

Skills

• Attention to detail.

• Time management.

• Multitasking.

• Communication.

• Computer skills.

• Interpersonal skills.

• Collaboration.

Required documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Hourly

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:

$22.66 - $32.85

Minimum

$22.66

Midpoint

$27.75

Maximum

$32.85