Clinical Research Assistant

Department

SOM KC Otolaryngology (ENT)

Materia Lab

Position Title

Clinical Research Assistant

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Assistant in the Department of ENT works with multidisciplinary teams including patients/study participants, families, physicians, administrative staff, and sponsors and CRO representatives to coordinate all aspects of clinical research.

Job Description

Job Duties Outlined:

• Work with the Director of Clinical Research to develop and execute clinical research projects.
• Read and comprehend research protocols in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and other study team members to ensure compliance with protocol guidelines.
• Identify, recruit, screen, enroll, and obtain informed consent from study participants.
• Review and record past personal, social and psychiatric history of participants.
• Interview participants for past medical history and obtain vital signs, weight, etc. Record standardized interviews on appropriate forms.
• Coordinate investigator and study subject schedules. Assist investigator with all research subject appointments and complete case report forms.
• Develop and maintain databases. Create case report forms, develop data collection workflow plans, and enter data for various departmental research and quality improvement projects.
• Review, draft, and edit research documents, such as protocols, data collection forms, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications.
• Work with KU Research Institute and other departments to review, assess feasibility, and assist with the development of research protocols. Evaluate participant populations and workflows.
• Estimate budget, personnel, and equipment requirements.
• Assure compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance with institutional policies.
• Monitor participants for adverse events and reports as applicable.
  
  

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 of relevant work experience. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: MD/DO or equivalent.

Work Experience

• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Data management experience with Microsoft Excel, REDCap, Access, or other electronic data capture systems.
  
  

Skills

• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• 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

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Part 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