Research Professional 1- Department of Otolaryngology

This position assists in the recruitment of patients for and coordination of research programs and projects for faculty from the Otolaryngology Department at the University of Minnesota. This position will be performed primarily onsite at the MHealth Clinics and Surgery Center and the Phillips Wangensteen Building on the University of Minnesota campus. Below is a breakdown of this position's major responsibilities, other duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

Study Participant Recruitment and Management - 75% of time

• Support participant recruitment efforts.
• Assist in the screening, consent, and enrollment of appropriate participants with regards to established protocols with oversight of CRCs and Research Manager.
• Coordinate participant study visits with guidance from clinical research staff.
• Schedule appropriate clinic appointments, procedures, testing, labs, and imaging studies per study protocol requirements.
• Prepare lab kits and study devices/ technology as delegated by Senior Coordinators and Research manager.
• Ensure appropriate billing designation for study visits by maintaining compliance in OnCore and EPIC systems.
• Manage study data with guidance from clinical research staff and sponsor representatives.
• Collect appropriate study data directly from participants and from electronic medical records (i.e. assess adverse events and protocol deviations, administer questionnaires, prescreen for eligibility, etc.).
• Enter data into required platforms and address queries as needed.
• Create and maintain subject binders with appropriate study CRFs and source documents.
• Coordinate monitor visits by sponsors and audits by Human Research Protection Program under guidance of clinical research staff (HRPP).
• Refer complex questions to senior members of the team (i.e., RP2,3 and/or Research Managers).
  

Regulatory Support - 15% of time

• Support investigators and clinical research staff in preparing and completing various regulatory and Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications in coordination with sponsoring companies.
• Assist in maintenance of study regulatory binders.

Research Assistant to Faculty and Staff - 10% of time

• Miscellaneous administrative duties and assignments as requested.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS or combination of related education and work experience to equal 4 years.
• Experience working with healthcare data or in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of research methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous University of Minnesota research experience.
• Previous experience coordinating clinical research.

To learn more about the Department of Otolaryngology, please visit med.umn.edy/ENT.

Pay Range: $22.36-$25.34; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment:100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

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

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.

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