Location
Minnesota | United States
Job description
Job ID: 359688
About the Job This is a temporary position expected to last through February
26, 2026, with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance, availability of work, and departmental/ grant
funding.
Position Summary: This full-time position will support a multi-site research project that is responsible
for the enrollment and ongoing follow-up of pregnant women who quit smoking cigarettes during pregnancy and are motivated to remain
abstinent postpartum. This position will work independently, following Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory guidance to oversee all
aspects of this clinical trial.
Job Responsibilities Conduct Clinic Visits, Recruitment, Data
Collection, Management and Monitoring (60%): This position will be responsible for the management and oversight of the data
being collected at the lead site for a multi-center clinical trial.
- Communicate effectively with the study staff on a regular basis
regarding recruitment, scheduling, and assessment progress and any or all issues related to job responsibilities.
- Conduct medical
interviews.
- Complete required ethics training for research with human subjects, as well as biospecimen collection and safety
training.
- Develop and oversee timelines for project deliverables over the project's life cycle.
- Compile and send final data
sets to project biostatisticians.
- Conduct telephone recruitment and screening calls.
- Develop rapport with participants
ensure a positive research experience.
- Draft correspondence and send participant emails and/or mailing packets.
- Schedule,
update, and cancel appointments using multiple online calendar systems.
- Organize and track study files (electronically and by paper)
including participant appointment information and calling log.
- Obtain informed consent from participants in compliance with ethical
and regulatory guidelines.
- Provide direction and guidance to participants in completing computerized questionnaires using
REDCap.
- Ensure protocol compliance and quality for the collection, labeling and management of biospecimen samples (blood and
urine).
- Collect vital signs, according to protocol guidelines.
- Use computer software programs including Microsoft Office and
REDCap to organize, enter and manage data.
- Perform quality data checks.
- Ensure protection and storage of data and
participant information on secure servers.
- Data collection will occur at participants homes or other locations in the metro area.
Travel up to 20% of the time for data collection activities.
Administrative (40%): - Perform periodic
literature reviews.
- Contribute to the development and dissemination of abstracts and manuscripts.
- This position may be asked
to mentor students and interns helping to develop abstracts and supervise their time shadowing in the research clinic.
- Ensure
regulatory compliance (Code of Federal Regulations and Good Clinical Practice) is followed.
- Independently develop standard operating
procedures (SOPs) for study data collection.
- Prepare reports and oversee project budget / expenditures as delegated by project
PI.
- This position will be responsible for the preparation of report for the study team, monitors, funding agencies and other
stakeholders.
- This position will manage all aspects of the IRB.
- Purchasing and managing advertising for the
study.
Coordinate advertising efforts using online and mass media tools. And work with local clinics and community partners to advertises
in these locations.
Salary Range: $20.76 to $35.76hr; Expected Starting Salary Range: $23.33 to $26.32hr depending on
qualifications and experience. Qualifications Required
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience coordinating clinical research, or a combination of
related education and work experience to equal 6 years.
- Ability to work independently, make decisions, and problem
solve.
- Prior experience writing scientific reports, abstracts or manuscripts.
- Demonstrated organizational and prioritizing
skills.
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation with the ability to travel in the Twin Cities area for data
collection.
- Must have experience with phlebotomy, injections or a willingness to be trained.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical
Practice and the Code of Federal Regulations
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience collecting and processing
biological samples.
- Experience with REDCap.
About the Department The Department of Family Medicine
and Community Health at the University of Minnesota was created more than 50 years ago in response to a legislative mandate to train primary
care physicians. Since then, we have been leaders in transforming the specialty through education, research, and patient care. We are the
academic sponsor of seven family medicine residencies-five in the Twin Cities, two in Greater Minnesota. We are involved in medical student
education activities across the Medical School's two campuses: Twin Cities and Duluth. We sponsor five fellowship programs-sports medicine,
hospice and palliative medicine, behavioral medicine, clinical informatics, and human sexuality- and offer continuing medical education
opportunities. We are regularly among the top National Institutes of Health-funded family medicine departments. Our faculty are actively
researching health disparities, healthcare delivery, and population health. More at .
Benefits Working at the
University At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are
interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life
outside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays,
and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
Regents Scholarship
- Low-cost medical,
dental, pharmacy, and disability plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA
contributions
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer
contribution.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
- Financial
counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding
benefits.
How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please
click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position
and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications"
page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application
process, please e-mail
[email protected] or call (612)
624-8647.
Diversity The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in
enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and
retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in
its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status,
disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about
diversity at the U:
Employment
Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is
that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.
About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate,
graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most
vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with
world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service
organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well
as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019,
2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
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