Clinical Study Recruiter (Senior Clinical Research Assistant)

The MPRC Inpatient Division at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Study Recruiter (Senior Clinical Research Assistant).

The Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC) is an internationally renowned research center, which is dedicated to providing treatment to patients with schizophrenia and related disorders, educating professionals and consumers about schizophrenia, and conducting basic and translational research into the manifestations, causes, and treatment of schizophrenia. The selected candidate will perform duties that support the department's mission.

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

• Serve as MPRC-wide recruiter of participants for clinical research studies.
• Maintains comprehensive understanding of all active clinical research studies under multiple investigators at MPRC.
• Screen potential clinical study participants for eligibility for active protocols.
• Develop and maintain a database of willing and eligible research study participants.
• Develop a recruitment network and regularly participate in community outreach with area clinics, organizations, and events.
• Represent MPRC by representing on the Center and its current research studies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in clinical research in research being performed in unit.
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 $50,000s to low $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.