Clinical Trials Research Asst/Data Management - Department of Surgery - (26005955)
The clinical trial research assistant/ data manager will be an integral member of the research team in Dr. Vikas Dudeja’s lab in the Department of Surgery and will have a strong collaborative relationship with the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science team. The clinical trial research assistant/ data manager will apply clinical skills to administer, deliver, and evaluate research protocols.Key Areas of Responsibilities and Specific Job TasksResearch/Clinical Activities; Subject Recruitment and EnrollmentPerform clinical/health care research activities.Screen, recruit, enroll and obtain informed consent for clinical research activities.Educate patient scope of study, potential risks and benefits, possible alternative, and study requirements for patient.Relay information to principal investigator and verify patient eligibility.Oversee the recruitment of subjects and scheduling of trial-related procedures.Prepare study recruitment materials.Protocol Development/Management and Study ResponsibilitiesAssist in the design, development, execution, administration and maintenance of protocols and clinical studies and provide input into descriptions of complex research procedures.Assist patents with problems related to protocol.Oversee CRF development.Review query reports. Resolve all monitoring visit issues.Perform and monitor randomizations.Develop complex study materials.Serve as liaison to local health care practitioners, agencies, and sponsors.Data Collection and MonitoringParticipate in the design; development and testing of clinical research trial data systems.Acts as a liaison between health care information systems and research data systems.Validate data and make recommendations for resolution.Regulatory Guidelines and DocumentsManage and organize regulatory documentation.Prepare regulatory submissions.Preform on-site audits of research and clinical data.Monitor compliance of regulatory guidelines and proper maintenance of documents.Prepare and present Institutional Review Boards or other submissions and required regulatory documents.Assist with IRB, ACURF or similar protocol submissions.Financial ResponsibilityParticipate in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding.Provide assistance with tracking and reconciling grant/trial budget free balances and identify opportunities to ensure that grant funding is being used as intended and awarded. Type of Position: Specified Term. Initial appointment is for one year. Appointment may be extended based on performance and availability of funding.Percent of Time: 100%, 40 hours per week
Schedule: 40 hour week with a 30 minute lunch
Location: University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center on the University Campus
Pay Grade: 3A
Benefit Highlights:Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IowaFringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/employee-benefits
EducationA Bachelor’s degree in a Health Science field or an equivalent combination of education and research experience is required.Experience RequirementsExcellent written and verbal communication skills are required.Ability to work nights and weekends is required.Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel is required.Desired QualificationsBasic clinical research experience is desirable.Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is desirable.Previous experience writing manuscripts for publication is desirable.Experience with REDCap, Epic, I-CART, and ACCESS is desirable.Previous experience in data collection and entry is desirable.Experience in processing research regulatory documents is desirable.A current license to practice nursing in Iowa by the time of hire is desirable.The ability to work independently is desirable.Excellent time management skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work is desirable. Application Process: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
Cover LetterJob openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.For additional questions, please contact devin-deanda@uiowa.edu
: Iowa City
: Research
: Healthcare
: Regular
Full-time
: No
: Nov 5, 2026, 8:10:31 PM
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