Clinical Research Specialist

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Department of Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Specialist. This position will work in a laboratory environment, hospital, and/or clinic environment. This is a day shift position, but the selected candidate will possess the ability to flex their work schedule according to protocols.

The mission of the Department of Pathology is to increase the knowledge and understanding of disease process mechanisms. Through our focus in the key areas of cancer, infectious disease, neuropathology, new prognostic and diagnostic tools, immunology, genomics, tumor biology, animal models, and biodefense, we maximize our research efforts by encouraging both independent and collaborative research opportunities. We remain dedicated in our pursuit. The Clinical Research Specialist will support the mission of the department.

UMB offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.

Primary Duties:

• Recruit and screen subjects for research studies. Explain study to participants and enroll them in the studies.
• Perform and help direct studies and/or project(s). Develop, recommend, modify and implement policies and procedures and/or methods for clinical research.
• Perform clinical research activities including data collection, data entry, data verification, data analysis, compliance and clinical relevance of data.
• Conduct library research and contribute to the preparation and writing of research findings for publication of journal articles and grant proposals.
• Perform administrative duties.
• Participate in the design of research studies. 
• Complete adverse event reports, case report forms and other records documenting activities such as treatment and medication received.
• Perform independent project(s) and participate in the design of research studies. Compile, analyze, and interpret research data using various relevant computer software applications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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

Experience: Three (3) years clinical research including two (2) years in the relevant research specialization.

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 work in a laboratory environment, hospital and/or clinic environment. Ability to work with others in a team environment and communicate effectively to complete protocols for sponsors. 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.

Hiring Range: Low to mid-$60,000s; 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.