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Closing Date:

08/01/2024

Type of Position:

Research

Job Type:

Regular No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

COM | Geriatrics

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Research Assistant will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) and senior research staff of the clinical trials program. The Research Assistant will assist with subject enrollment, taking vitals, interacting with research subjects and their caregivers. Other responsibilities include overseeing the screening and recruitment and assist with the selection of all research subjects, performing experiments and collecting samples, tests and reporting information collected. The Research Assistant will also provide assistance to each investigator to ensure all procedures are performed in strict accordance with study protocol guidelines.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field plus four (4) years of research experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support and CPR certification.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with investigators to ensure all procedures are performed in accordance with hospital regulations, standards of nursing practice, good clinical practice, and study protocol guidelines, and assist investigators with the day-to-day conduct of research/clinical studies.

• Assist with subject enrollment, taking vitals, and interacting with research subjects and their caregivers.

• Provide technical assistance between research investigators and study subjects.

• Assist with ordering supplies and equipment for the conduct of studies, development of protocol documents, source document templates, case report forms, protocol monitoring, and auditing visits, subject education, and study closure.

• Assist with regulatory management responsibilities (e.g., submission of protocol, amendments, adverse events and continuing reviews to oversight bodies, maintenance of regulatory binder, etc).

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:

Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling, Hearing, Kneeling, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes