*University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a Clinical Research Technician Assistant to join the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Section. *Under Principal Investigator and Clinical Research Manager's supervision, this position will help to support a dynamic clinical research portfolio. ***This is a CONTRACTUAL position*** *Primary Duties:* * Obtains various samples, as necessary, and collects information through interviews, questionnaires, test results, and charts. * Assists with subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly secured and documented. * Coordinates study or trial data management with Principal Investigators, including collection, database storage, tracking, analysis, and interpretation of data. * Prepares study or research-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, case report forms, and institutional review board documents. * Attends research study or clinical trial related meetings, (tele)conferences, as well as participating in any additional planning and development related activities. * Coordinates with Division Finance Team as well as Clinical Compliance & Budget Office * Performs other related duties, as assigned. *Qualifications * *Education:*Bachelor's degree in biology, public health, psychology, sociology, nursing, chemistry, or another scientific discipline *Experience:*clinical or basic research experience preferred *Other:* May consider a combination of directly related experience and education. *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: * * Working knowledge of human subjects research, all relevant regulations and policies (federal, state, and for UMB) * Ability to represent the Division, Section, and its faculty in a professional manner. * Ability to keep patient information confidential, knowledge of HIPPA regulations. * Robust PC skills, familiarity with web-based applications and programs, and effective use of applicable technology/systems. * Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships * Ability to maintain poise and courtesy under pressure. * Ability to work independently. * Ability to prioritize tasks and projects. *Hiring Range: *Commensurate with education and experience **Job:** **CI Exempt or Non-Exempt Staff* **Organization:** **School of Medicine - Department of Medicine* **Title:** *Clinical Research Assistant * **Location:** *null* **Requisition ID:** *2100013D*