Clinical Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

Department

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Nephrology and Hypertension

Medicine - Nephrology and Hypertension

Position Title

Clinical Research Assistant - Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Assistant in the Division of Nephrology assists in entry-level clinical research activities, including collecting information from participants and families. This position provides physicians, administrative staff, sponsors and Contract Research Organization representatives with requested information and support.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Recruit, evaluate, and educate participants regarding clinical trials following established procedures and protocols.
• Conducts Informed Consent Interviews with participants and where required, participant families.
• Document trial related activities as directed and ensure study data is reported in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate study participant visit activities including scheduling procedures, communicating with subjects, and completing necessary basic study procedures.
• Maintain trial regulatory documentation files including correspondence with sponsor, KUMC IRB, and subjects.
• Provide written and verbal reports to the Principal Investigator and Project Manager, as required.
  
  

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

Work Experience: Two (2) years relevant work experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.

Skills

• Organization
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Time-management
• Computer skills
• Interpersonal skills
  
  

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
  
  

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

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

$22.88 - $33.17

Minimum

$22.88

Midpoint

$28.03

Maximum

$33.17