Clinical Research Associate II

EEO Statement The University of Connecticut Health Center is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at . All Workforce members are required regardless of vaccination status, to report their COVID-19 status upon request. New workforce members are required to report their COVID-19 vaccination status prior to starting work at UConn Health as a condition of employment. Additional information regarding this policy may be found at . Scope of Work At the UCHC this class is accountable for performing as a specialist in a research area, performing the most complex clinical research and related tasks, and independent research projects; may act as a working supervisor for professional staff members. Supervision Received Receives general direction of a principal investigator, faculty member or designee. Supervision Exercised Supervises research assistants/associates/technicians, clerical or other staff members as assigned. Examples of Duties Plans unit workload and determines priorities. Schedules, assigns, oversees or reviews work of assigned staff. Establishes and maintains unit procedures. Provides staff training and assistance. Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations. Plays a substantial independent role in the preparation of grants and contracts applications. Acts as a liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures. Prepares annual reports, data and statistics relevant to the study. Serves as a coordinator for large, complex, multi‑center studies, including monitoring and oversight at several study sites beyond UCHC. Makes recommendations on policies or standards. Assists with development of case report forms and data management systems. Takes lead in authoring research publications and presentations. Conducts literature searches and contributes to research publications. Responsible for data quality control and quality assurance. Active in course work on the principles of clinical research. Develops and organizes data for grant applications and progress reports. Acts as liaison with centralized study coordinating centers. Acts as a resource to principal investigators, nurses, research assistants, and clerical staff for optimal handling of data and other research related computerized information. Educates, mentors and coaches lower level researchers regarding clinical research process/protocols and regulatory regulations. Reviews case report forms. Serves as liaison to Institutional Review Board, submitting protocol applications and informed consents. Reports adverse events to appropriate personnel. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skill and Ability Considerable knowledge of clinical research protocols, principles and procedures. Considerable knowledge of clinical trials and other clinical research methods such as screening, interviewing, reviewing case report forms, and reviewing medical records. Considerable knowledge of experimental design, mathematics, statistics, computer applications and procedures, computerized databases. Considerable knowledge of a science such as biology or psychology. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Project management, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to identify, produce, organize, analyze, evaluate and interpret data. Knowledge of regulatory procedures (e.g., informed consent, IRB applications, FDA regulations, data safety and monitoring plans, boards, safety of subjects in clinical research) involved with clinical research. Ability to work as a member of a project team and independently. Supervisory ability. Experience and Training General Experience A master's degree in public health, health policy, social work, public administration, epidemiology, health services research, or a related field, plus five (5) years of appropriate research experience, preferably in a health science/health care setting. Substitutions Allowed Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of appropriate clinical research experience or certification as a Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) by SOCRA or equivalent with twelve (12) years of appropriate practical clinical research experience. If not certified at the time of hire you must take and pass the certification within one (1) year of employment. Special Experience One (1) year of the general experience must have been at the level of Research Associate I. Preferred Qualifications Ten years of experience in health systems research, policy analysis, program evaluation, or implementation science in a health or human services setting. Experience working with state agencies or public health systems. Experience managing or supporting federal grants. Experience evaluating substance use treatment or behavioral health programs. Experience producing policy reports or legislative briefings. Certification as a GAIN National Trainer or demonstrated experience implementing the Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN) assessment within substance use treatment systems. Working Conditions Incumbents in this class may be exposed to communicable/infectious diseases. Special Requirements May require travel to state agencies or partner institutions within Connecticut. Schedule This position is part-time, 28 hours per week. Flexibility is needed based on department needs. The standard hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr Uconn Health Center