The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) School of Medicine is currently seeking two full-time, contractual Research Project Coordinators for the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC). These positions are responsible for maintaining databases used to collect and analyze data, tracking protocols as well as monitoring and evaluating entries in order to maintain compliance with Federal and State regulations, policies and procedures.
UMB offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible employees. This position offers a generous leave package of 10 vacation days, 3 personal days, 8 holidays, and 5 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development opportunities; and limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB.
UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.
Primary Duties:
Assists with screening subjects for research studies by reviewing and obtaining source documents for potential participants.
Collects baseline and follow-up data from subjects including verification of eligibility.
Obtains demographic information. May make assessments for adverse events, obtain concomitant medications, and interview subjects for follow-up.
Makes recommendations concerning time-saving methods in data collection.
Codes adverse events in accordance with National Cancer Institute (NCI) common toxicity criteria.
Checks validity and accuracy of data ensuring compliance with quality control requirements.
Generates numerous standard computer reports on patient demographics, and other pertinent data as requested. Prepares reports on specific patient populations for investigators requesting data for research papers.
Determines reliability of data sources by evaluating information determining errors and notifying responsible parties.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing, emergency services, chemistry, biology, public health, psychology or another scientific discipline appropriate to position required. Bachelor's degree in Biology, Sociology, Psychology or field of study related to clinic research preferred.
Experience : Prior experience in a clinical research setting preferred.
Other: May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of human subjects research including the regulations and policies surrounding it. Ability to represent the Cancer Center and its faculty in a professional manner. Ability to keep patient information confidential. Knowledge of HIPPA regulations. Strong PC skills. Ability to use web-based applications and programs.
Hiring Range : $41,004 - $45,000, commensurate with related 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 HRJobs@umaryland.edu .
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 HRDiversity@umaryland.edu . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E3314C
Employee Class Exempt Contingent II
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Financial Disclosure: No
Organization: School of Medicine - Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the State's public health, law and human services university devoted to excellence in professional and graduate education, research, patient care, and public service. As a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and using state-of-the-art technological support, we educate leaders in health care delivery, biomedical science, global health, social work and the law. We emphasize interdisciplinary education and research in an atmosphere that explicitly values civility, diversity, collaboration, teamwork and accountability. By conducting internationally recognized research to cure disease and to improve the health, social functioning and just treatment of the people we serve, we foster economic development in the City, State, and nation. We are committed to ensuring that the knowledge we generate provides maximum benefit to society and directly enhances our various communities.
