Research Manager
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Research Manager
Job ID: REF40249T
Area of Interest: Professionals
Location: Baltimore,MD US
Hours of Work: 8:00 – 4:30 M-F
Job Facility: University Of Maryland Medical Center
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
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General Summary
Under limited supervision, coordinates and leads the activities of staff engaged in research. Responsible for overseeing research projects, and ensuring that clinic personnel are aware of study protocols. Responsible for day to day operations including assisting with budgets, grant proposals, hiring and disciplinary actions. Schedules staff to maximize efficiency. Acts as a resource for the Research Coordinators and Investigators.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
- Supervises, trains, assigns work to and evaluates research staff.
- Coordinates the schedule of research staff to ensure adequate staffing levels
- Hires and trains new staff members in procedures and/or changes in study protocol.
- Supervises, and when needed conducts, complex clinical research studies to include the following:
· Screens patients for eligibility to enter research studies. Ensures that diagnostic tests required for entry to a study are ordered and performed. Assists physicians and/or principal investigators in obtaining informed consent.
· Conducts patient/family education concerning clinical studies.
· Follows the clinical course of patients entered on clinical research studies by obtaining results of diagnostic studies, assessing patients for complications, and recording patient data onto study forms.
· Independently or in collaboration with the departmental research technician, obtains, processes, and ships clinical samples from patients in accordance to protocol guidelines
· Records pertinent patient information on flow sheets and other case report forms and delegates these tasks to data management staff when appropriate.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a health related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
- 3 years of experience in academic or clinical research is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications and databases and of personal computer systems is highly desirable.
- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient populations(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
- Pay Range: $38.67-$58.05
- Other Compensation (if applicable):
- Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
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