Clinical Research Assistant Part Time Jobs in Minnesota

The primary purpose of this positive is to support pediatric diabetes clinical research according to regulatory requirements, institutional guidelines, and sponsor expectations. Responsibilities
include conducting participant assessments, administering investigational products and study-related procedures, coordinating and collecting research specimens, facilitating participant recruitment and enrollment, supporting study start-up activities, extracting and reporting study data, responding to data queries, and ensuring protocol compliance throughout the conduct of
clinical research studies.

This position reports to the teams project manager, but is also accountable to the program leaders, the physician-investigators and members of the clinical research team.
The position is primarily Monday through Thursday, daytime hours. Flexibility in work hours may be required to accommodate early morning study visits, participant schedules, events, and research protocol requirements.
Responsibilities:
Clinical Research Coordination (80%)

• Lead consent and assent conversations with participants and families ensuring they understand what the research involves and how it differs from clinical care
• Maintain open lines of communication with participants and families regarding research assessments; focus on providing education and transparency
• Utilize the nursing process and standards to safely perform protocol-specific procedures
• Administer medications and/or treatments as defined by the study protocol
• Coordinate research subjects participation ensuring all protocol assessments are completed
• Act as information resource to University of Minnesota faculty and staff for protocol specific questions, including availability of trials, enrollment requirements, assessments, specimens needed, etc.
• Engage with investigators in verifying subject eligibility, facilitating subject enrollments, ensuring the appropriate recording of adverse events, and timely acquisition of research samples
• Ensure timely and accurate data submission, engage with providers and investigators to ensure adequate source documentation is available with accurate interpretation and recording of data
• Screen and recruit potential research participants
• Perform non-invasive and invasive protocol procedures
• Collect, ship, and process biological specimens
• Create and maintain source documentation
• Ensure timely and accurate data submission; engage with providers and investigators to ensure adequate source documentation is available; accurate interpretation and recording of data; maintenance of subject research charts
• Facilitate timely review and reporting of adverse reactions and severe adverse events
• Coordinate and attend off-site recruitment events

Regulatory (10%)

• Review of clinical research protocols, subject consent forms and other study documents, ensuring understandability
• Understanding of the regulatory process to ensure participant safety
• Prepare for and participate in site initiation visits, monitoring visits, program audits, etc.

Administration & Education (10%)

• Work with project manager to assist in developing budgets and start up procedures
• Support quality improvement initiatives
• Attend national and study meetings as appropriate
• Participate in CRC continuing education and provide development opportunities
• Educate University faculty and staff of our obligations in relation to our clinical research activities
• Communication with clinical teams to foster an environment of qualify research participation within the context of exceptional clinical care

Essential Employees:

The successful candidate will be designated as an Essential Employee. Essential Employees are expected to report to campus during a University State of Emergency (reduced operations or campus closure) unless specifically directed by the Department not to report or if directed by civil emergency or medical authorities not to report for health and safety reasons.  As an Essential Employee, you must report to campus even if the closure is less than 3 days.  

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• Current licensure to practice as an RN in the State of Minnesota.
• BA/BS degree plus at least two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least six years.
• Ability to work flexible work hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed for events and site visits.
• During a typical 8 hour shift, a person in this position may be required to stand up to 2.5 hours, walk up to 2.5 hours (including stairs), reach above shoulders, lift up to 10 pounds above
  shoulder, and carry packages across campus at waist level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and federal regulations related to clinical research
• Experience working at an academic medical center, or clinical research office
• Experience with EPIC or other electronic medical record system
• Knowledge of Type 1 Diabetes
• Experience with investigational drugs and/or devices
• Pediatric specific clinical/bedside experience
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize patient safety, adjust to change and escalate appropriately
• Ability to work effectively with all members in the healthcare setting
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
• Computer proficiency and ability to navigate multiple software applications
• Experience with infusion drugs

Pay Range: $34.82 - $41.53/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 80% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services 
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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