Description

Job Description

Clinical Research Assistant (Full-Time/Contractual C1)

**This is a FULL-TIME, CONTRACTUAL/C1 position**

The School of Medicine - Department of Pathology - Research has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Assistant.

The mission of the University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Pathology is to: deliver the highest quality diagnostic care to our patients and communities; partner with providers to optimize test utilization and interpretation for clinical management; educate the best future physicians, laboratorians, and scientists; and advance the frontiers of scientific knowledge in medicine.

The University of Maryland Department of Pathology is committed to serving our community through world-class patient care, education, and research. We are proud to offer our clinical and consultative pathology services to patients and healthcare providers, share our love of the field with our exceptional trainees, and enhance public health and medical knowledge through our continuous research efforts. This mission could not be achieved without our belief in fostering an environment that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, through which better outcomes for our patients, faculty, staff, trainees, and the scientific community as a whole are achieved.

We are committed to excellence in all facets of clinical diagnostic work, in our broad and innovative research enterprise, and in our numerous outstanding training programs. We appreciate your interest in our field and department, and invite you to reach out and learn more about what makes us special.

Our secret is our world-class trainees, faculty, and staff - this is what makes our environment so unique, collaborative, collegial, and ultimately successful. Simply put, our strength is our people. We are proud of what we've built in this department and are honored to serve our patients, trainees, and community.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Assist with data collection by reviewing medical charts, and accessing computerized medical information systems.
• Assist with organization of paper medical records and surveys for database transition.
• Assists in developing, submitting, and providing content for grants, papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Assist with performing administrative duties.
• May assist the PI and other research staff in the development of research protocols and materials.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: 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 the 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.

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 HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.