The clinical trial research associate/ data manager will be an integral member of the research team in the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science and the College of Pharmacy. This position will provide support for these departments by performing activities which are vitally important to establish the research core for the department, as well as to grow and foster innovation through research support endeavors. The clinical trial research associate/ data manager will apply clinical skills to administer, deliver, and evaluate research protocols.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Health Science field or an equivalent combination of education and research experience.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical research or related experience.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends is required.
• A minimum one year of clinical research experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• The ability to travel between multiple clinical trial sites.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet and maintain University Driving Policy standards.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience writing manuscripts for publication.
• Experience with REDCap, Epic, ICart, and ACCESS.
• Previous experience in data collection and entry.
• Experience in processing research regulatory documents.
• The ability to work independently.
• Pharmacy technician experience.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work.
• Prior work experience in academic medicine, healthcare, or research organization.

• Perform community-based clinical/health care research activities in the College of Pharmacy.
• Monitor our sites participating in an industry-funded lung cancer screening study with community pharmacists.
• Assist in the design, development, execution, administration and maintenance of protocols and clinical studies and provide input into descriptions of complex research procedures.
• Assist participants with problems related to protocol.
• Participate in the design; development and testing of clinical research trial data systems.
• Acts as a liaison between health care clinical information systems and research data systems.
• Manage and organize regulatory documentation.
• Prepare regulatory submissions.
• Participate in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding.
• Assist with tracking and reconciling grant/trial budget free balances and identify opportunities to ensure that grant funding is being used as intended and awarded.
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  About ICTS: The Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) at the University of Iowa was approved by the Iowa Board of Regents in 2007 to support the work of investigators involved in clinical and translational science. Our mission is to accelerate translational science through programs to develop the translational workforce, to promote engagement of community members and other stakeholders, to promote research integration across the lifespan, and to catalyze innovative clinical and translational research. These efforts will lead to the development of novel therapies and healthcare delivery strategies, the integration of translational research and clinical practice, and, ultimately to measurable improvements in the health of Iowa and the nation.
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