SP - Clinical Research Assistant I

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

PURPOSE OF CLASS:

At UCHC this position is responsible for independently performing related support task for assigned clinical research projects/programs or segments of programs/projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under general supervision of an employee of higher grade

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Performs a range of duties in conducting clinical research, provides support services for assigned research projects; performs tests and interact with patients; assists higher level research staff on assigned projects; receives and executes assignments in designated research protocols, procedures, techniques and equipment; prepares IRB applications, consent forms, annual reports and continuations and maintains other regulatory documents; performs data entry, querying, editing and retrieval; coordinates the procurement, preparation and shipment of research specimens; maintains research charts on all protocol registered patients; reviews medical records and other source documents in order to abstract data; reviews study data report forms for completeness; disseminates information to other research staff; receives training in designated research protocols, procedures and techniques that the supervisor deems appropriate such as phlebotomy, ECG and equipment (centrifugation); performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY:

Knowledge of research protocols, principles and procedures; knowledge of aspects of clinical trials such as screening, interviewing, case reports forms; knowledge of experimental design, mathematics, statistics, computer applications and written communication skill; ability to organize and work with data; knowledge of ethics and regulatory procedures (i.e. informed consent, IRB applications) involved with clinical trials and other research; ability to work as a member of a project team; applying procedures; knowledge of clinical tasks required for research (e.g. phlebotomy, centrifugation, interviewing).

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

General Experience:

Bachelor's degree in the appropriate scientific discipline, e.g. Biology or Psychology. Degrees in other areas may be substituted on a case-by-case basis.

Substitution Allowed:

Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) by SOCRA or an equivalent with five (5) years of appropriate practical clinical research experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree. If not certified at the time of hire must take and pass the certification within one (1) year of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to communicable/infectious diseases.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and department procedures and policies.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position may involve local or out of state travel. Incumbents in this classification may be required to work some evenings and weekend hours.

SCHEDULE:

Part- time, sixteen (16) hours per week to be determined with supervisor

The anticipated end date for this role is September 30, 2027, and may be less or continued based on need. Due to the special nature of this position, continuous employment cannot be guaranteed.

The hourly rate for this position is $29.59. This position is not eligible for benefits.