Clinical Research Assistant (Full-Time/Contractual C2)

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a contractual Clinical Research Assistant to join the School of Medicine - Department of Physical Therapy. This position will support the Brain Rehab and Recovery lab (PI: Dr. Robynne Braun).

BENEFITS (Contractual/C2 Employee):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, personal leave, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs; limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long-term disability; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Execution of daily bedside screening across inpatient units and rehabilitation services via EPIC to ensure identification of eligible participants.
• Leading the recruitment process, including the execution of informed consent (and/or proxy consent for patients with cognitive or communicative impairments).
• Performance of bedside research procedures, behavioral measures, and standardized assessments.
• Managing end-to-end biospecimen workflow, including collection, handling, and quality control (QC) for downstream -omics analysis.
• Maintenance of IRB submissions, protocol amendments, and the development of site-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure audit readiness.
• Act as the primary drafter for the Facilities, Resources, and Data Management & Sharing Plans (DMSP) sections for major grant applications.
• Support development of TIMELINES Aim 1 & 2 manuscripts through preparation of participant flowcharts, methods sections, and recruitment tables.
• Maintain a seamless regulatory bridge between R03 close-out and R01 startup phases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.

Experience: Prior clinical research or hospital experience preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (preferably Epic) preferred.
• Prior experience working with stroke, brain injury, or rehabilitation patient populations.
• Demonstrated experience obtaining informed consent in patient populations.
• Familiarity with IRB data management systems and maintenance of regulatory binders.
• Strong technical and/or academic writing skills, including experience contributing to manuscripts or NIH grant components.
• Experience with blood specimen handling and safety protocols.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

HIRING RANGE

$49,000 - $55,000 per year / Commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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