Research Associate I

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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Bachelor's degree in any of the social or behavioral sciences such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, health science, or related field plus five (5) years of research experience, specifically project coordination required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic computer skills (Windows-based operating system).

• Knowledge of planning, research, and analysis techniques and procedures.

• Ability to interpret and apply institutional, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding specialized area of work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training.

• Demonstrated proficient in CLARA and Adobe Acrobat.

• Current Certified ResearchSpecialistor Advanced Certified Research Specialist(UAMS Program).

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Works with investigators on submitting required IRB/regulatory paperwork for clinical trials.

• Submits IRB applications timely and maintaining appropriate approvals.

• Assists with ongoing problem solving by evaluating issues and developing solutions.

• Acts as liaison and point-of-contact between principal investigator, other entities, and IRB.

• Promotes information sharing among research staff and investigators regarding human subject protection issues.

• Drafts human subjects protection section for grants and study protocols.

• Trains and assists new researchers and staff in the preparation of IRB submissions.

• Provides support with recruiting and enrolling subjects in clinical trials. This position is in charge of identifying subjects for enrollment and performing the consent process.

• Assists with the development or revision of consent forms.

• Provides and/or obtains requested information regarding human subjects research regulation

• Maintains study logs and research data sources. This position is also in charge of research petty cash reconciliation monthly.

• Collects and maintains data from clinical trials and keep organized records of data that has been collected.

• Checks research binders for compliance with IRB requirements and agreement with written protocols, disseminate new information or changes related to IRB requirements, develop and/or update tools to facilitate IRB submissions.

• Drafts responses to RCO audits and IRB contingencies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.