Clinical Research Assistant

The University of Maryland School of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Assistant to join the Division of Addictions Research and Treatment in the Department of Psychiatry. The Clinical Research Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the performance of research projects in a clinical substance use disorder setting, including recruitment of potential study subjects and collection and organization of data.

The Department of Psychiatry has a tripartite mission of Clinical, Education, and Research agendas, serving our surrounding community and the State of Maryland, and providing expertise at a national and international level.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Essential Functions:

• Communicate directly with participants regarding the research study. Perform data collection with the use of research-approved surveys, instruments and assessments. Some of this data collection will involve reviewing electronic health records for data extraction.
• Recruit and screen subjects for eligibility and will obtain consent and enrollment.
• Independently establish and maintain an electronic database and reports using RedCap.
• Responsible for data integrity, verification and data cleaning. At all stages, the person will be responsible for ensuring compliance with quality control requirements and study relevance.
• Perform basic data analysis using SPSS software. Assists in developing graphical content for publications and presentations.
• Conducts and analyzes results of literature searches.
• Perform administrative duties such as: providing training and guidance for trainees, assisting in developing and submitting grants and manuscripts.
• Assist the Principle Investigator and other research personnel in aspects of ongoing research studies.
• Participate (and depending on prior experience, lead) qualitative research projects, including conducting semi-structured interviews, transcript cleaning and coding, and analysis of data using grounded theory approaches.
• Facility with qualitative analysis tools (Atlas.ti, NVivo, Dedoose, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychiatry, psychology, nursing, public health, or another scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
Experience: Prior clinical research experience preferred.
Other: May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.

Knowledge, Skills, and 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.

The Hiring Range for this position is in the mid $40,000s to low $50,000s, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [email protected]. 

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 [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.