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Job Title:Clinical Research Technician

Department:10400-Ctr for Molecular Oncology

Location:Farmington

FTE%:1

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Search #:2024-992

Closing Date:04/11/2024

Recruiter:Rucker, Pamela S.

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Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add a Clinical Research Technician to our growing team. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under close supervision of an employee of higher grade; works under general supervision with acquired experience. Work is assigned and reviewed by a supervisor who defines general research objectives and associated tasks and provides guidance as required.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May lead lower level employees.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED:

Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability

Generous vacation and sick-time plans

Multi-channel retirement options (pension and match options)

Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family members

Quick commute access from I-84, Rte 9 and surrounding areas

State of the art facility and campus environments

Progressive leadership and educational development programs available

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid meal break

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Performs tasks in support of or in conjunction with clinical research activities.

Administer questionnaires or conduct structured interviews where a limited knowledge of the subject area is required and specific instructions are provided.

Abstraction and collection of patient data - records and compile information related to research data - codes data according to research specification.

Performs computer-related tasks: prepare data for input to statistical packages where formats are predefined, input data, perform quality check on input data for accuracy, review data output to identify patterns according to specific guidelines.

Edit manuscripts or papers for style and format.

Search for and develop bibliographic information; collect and select information in a generally defined subject area. Abstraction and collection of patient data

Annotate and abstract information from bibliographic sources.

Receive training in designated research protocols, procedure and techniques that the supervisor deems appropriate such as Phlebotomy, ECG and equipment (centrifugation)

Any other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY:

Basic knowledge of applicable science or related area such as biology or psychology

Considerable oral and written communication skills

Basic understanding of the clinical trials process and regulations, both Federal and local governing the contract of the trials

Good clerical and organizational skills

Ability to organize and work with data; ability to carry out a wide range of assignments with a minimum of instructions

Basic knowledge of ethics and regulatory procedures (i.e. informed consent, IRB applications) involved in clinical trials

Ability to work as a member of a project team

Experience in library research; some ability to analyze, and judgment in modifying, and applying procedures.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

General Experience:

High school graduate with three years experience in a related field and/or clinical setting.

Substitution Allowed:

Associate Degree/graduate of Medical Technician or Medical Assistant program with one year of the experience.

Special Requirements:

Two years of experience in a laboratory/medical setting

Experience in bioinformatics for analyzing biological/genetic data including RNA seq.

Preferred Qualification:

Experience in analyzing a high resolution, multiplex imaging including IMC

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to such hazards as toxic vapors radioactive materials, and toxic or disease carrying substances

Why UConn Health

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

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