Research Assistant III

Description Research Assistant III (Req 57296), University of Iowa, College of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics, Clinical Trials Statistical & Data Management Center To participate in the design, execution and control of clinical research trials at the Clinical Trials Statistical & Data Management Center (CTSDMC); to coordinate the collection, analysis, processing, and reporting of data and to assist in judging the validity of test data obtained in the CTSDMC; to conduct on-site audits at participating centers worldwide; to develop new and/or revised CTSDMC procedures for clinical trial data management. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform critical analyses of literature relevant to clinical trials and clinical trial data management. Assist in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at conferences and workshops; assist in writing research progress reports, articles, and other documents, including summarizing recruitment and data collection results, adverse experiences, and safety issues. Coordinate design, development, and desktop publishing of newsletters for various trials; participate in writing and data reporting to be included in newsletters. Recommend data management areas to be explored, methods of analysis to be employed, and possible sources of data. Assist in design of data collection forms; prepare charts, graphs and other illustrations to facilitate the interpretation of clinical trial findings. Design and coordinate field tests for data collection forms and assist in design of certification procedures for participating clinical center staffs for designated trials. Coordinate meetings and training sessions for participating clinical center staff for designated trials. Prepare training materials and make presentations to clinical center staff for designated trials. Meet regularly with CTSDMC programming staff to explain specified trial design and to develop associated database design and data entry systems. Develop edit specifications for inter and intra case report form data checks for designated trials. Organize data search and analysis procedures associated with designated clinical trials; monitor patient recruitment and randomization in these trials; coordinate the processing of data from participating clinical centers; coordinate the processing of laboratory data from participating laboratories; coordinate and supervise central data entry and develop associated procedures. Responsible for the development and coordination of the processes of error resolution at participating clinical centers for designated clinical trials; develop and supervise error correction and documentation procedures at the CTSDMC. Develop CTSDMC procedures for various components of each trial's data management; document procedures for use in manuals, reports, or meetings. Develop procedures for and conduct on-site data audits at participating clinical centers worldwide; design and generate reports for use in data audits; summarize results of audits and write reports for the CTSDMC and funding agencies. Follow-up with centers to insure corrective action post-audit has taken place. Participate in the development of general goals for designated clinical trials and in the planning of procedures for project completion. Monitor the progress of designated trials, identify potential problems, and recommend action. Plan and coordinate the work of graduate students, and other support personnel; and serve as a consultant to the project director, faculty and staff. Organize data for, and assist in writing of, proposals for new funding.

Requirements Requires: Requires the academic knowledge of a scientific field, including advanced study or demonstrated capacity for scientific research that is generally associated with a Master's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible work experience. Experience conducting clinical or social science research. Out-of-state travel. Considerable knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Desires: Experience managing and/or collecting data in a large research study. Experience auditing clinical or lab records. Experience with group presentations. Certification as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Clinical Research Associate (CCRA). To apply for this position, visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu, requisition #57296. Starting salary $46,900-commensurate. The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.