Clinical Research Associate I/II/III

Overview

This position resides in the Center for Childhood Obesity Prevention (CCOP) which is located on the Arkansas Children's campus at the Arkansas Children's Research Institute (ACRI). This position will provide pre and post award support to CCOP investigators on CCOP related research projects. Pre and post award support includes but is not limited to research proposal development, regulatory support and oversight, Institutional Review Board (IRB) assistance, study coordinator services, and compliance reporting.

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 the health, health care, and well-being of Arkansans.

The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks:

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for 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

Salary offered commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

Pre and Post Award Study Support:

• Works closely with CCOP investigators to ensure all procedures are performed in accordance with institutional and regulatory compliance, good clinical practice and study protocol guidelines, and assist investigators with day-to-day conduct of research/clinical studies.
• Ensures adherence to all regulatory requirements such as the reporting of serious adverse events in the timeline required by funding agencies and the Institutional Review Board.
• Assists in maintaining SOPs, regulatory binders, and other regulatory documents.
• Maintains files, records and equipment, as needed.
• Provides study support to CCOP investigators, including but not limited to, study recruitment, consent process, data storage and management.
• Supports study visits, conducts measurements, and collects data for CCOP studies as directed by the study PI. These measurements include, but are not limited to, blood pressure, resting energy expenditure, strength testing, fitness testing, etc. May also assist with analysis of physiological samples and data as needed.
• Assists with manuscript and presentation preparation.
• Other duties as delegated by the CCOP Director of Research Administration.

Maintenance of Master Files

• Reviews and maintains all CCOP master files. This includes all personnel Biosketches, CVs, CITI certifications, Conflict of Interest disclosures, and other support documents.
• Contacts CCOP administration, investigators, or external CCOP members to update files as needed.
• Other duties as delegated by the CCOP Director of Research Administration.

General Duties:

• Assists with all CCOP training workshops and other CCOP-hosted research activities, including Administrative Core staff meetings, External Advisory Committee meetings, and the CCOP Annual Scientific Retreat.
• Some activities may take place off campus and on weekends or evenings.
• Provides administrative support including but not limited to scheduling meetings, assisting with agenda creation, and taking meeting minutes.
• Completes other duties as delegated by the CCOP Director of Research Administration.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Level I:

• Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of general or clinical research experience OR a High School diploma/GED plus (7) years of general or clinical research experience.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint).
• May involve travel to annual conferences, quarterly meetings and UAMS main campus; A valid driver's license, insurance and reliable transportation are required.

Level II:

• Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of general or clinical research experience with demonstrated experience/proficiency in one or more of the following functional areas as relevant to clinical trials: study planning/development, study coordination/management and data collection OR High School diploma/GED plus seven (7) years of general or clinical research experience.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities of CRA I.

Level III:

• Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of clinical research experience with demonstrated experience/proficiency in all of the above key functional areas (see Level II) OR High School diploma/GED plus nine (9) years of clinical research experience.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities of CRA II.

Certification:

Level I: Obtain Certified Research Specialist (CRS) certification within 2 years of hire.

Level II: Obtain CRS certification within 2 years of hire.

Level III: Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or equivalent professional certification and obtain CRS certification within 2 years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master Degree in health, business, or related field.
• Clinical research experience, REDCap Experience, and experience in physiologic sample collection (Eg. Blood Pressure, fitness testing, resting energy expenditure, strength testing).

This is a safety sensitive position and subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing). 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.

UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Physical Requirements

Stand: Occasionally
Sit: Frequently
Walk: Occasionally
Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead: Occasionally
Lift, push, pull, carry weight: 10 lbs or less
Use hands to touch, handle, or feel: Continuously
Talk: Frequently
Hear: Continuously
Taste or smell: Never
Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment, Inside Office Environment
Noise Level: Quiet
Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity
Hazards: Biological, Chemical