Clinical Research Associate I

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	Staff_13361
Department	Neurological Sciences 50001975
Business Unit	College of Medicine
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	As directed by supervisor
Remote/Telecommuting	No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary	The Clinical Research Associate will work at the Mind & Brain Health Labs (MBHL, Department of Neurological Sciences) with the principal investigator and research team to coordinate, develop, and conduct clinical research projects aimed at improving patient health, disease treatment, and quality of life in individuals who are aging or have neurological, psychiatric, physiologic, or other medical disorders. Will assist with clinical research projects from start to finish to support successful communication, coordination, regulatory and protocol compliance, and work across a diverse, multidisciplinary team to meet project goals. See “unmc.edu/mbhl for more information on MBHL.
Position Details	Additional Information
Posting Category	Research - Non Academic
Working Title	Clinical Research Associate I
Job Title	Clincal Research Associate L1
Salary Grade	RA14H
Appointment Type	C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range	$18.221 - $27.356/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date	08/29/2024
Application Review Date	09/16/2024
Review Date Information:	Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:	High School education or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)	(Will consider three years related post high school education/experience)
Required Experience	3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:	Experience related to healthcare, laboratory and/or clinical research (Will consider three years related post high school education/experience)
Required License	Yes
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?	valid Driver’s License
Required Computer Applications:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	1. Legally and safely drive a vehicle. Safely identify and respond to driving safety events/concerns. 2. Adhere to detailed protocols and guidelines independently with accuracy and quality. 3. Self-review and monitor work for quality, task needs, and timeline adherence, including effectively reporting and addressing of issues. 4. Problem-solving skills and ability to find solutions to problems. 5. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively/professionally with diverse teams in demanding environments. 6. Able to maintain effective/professional working relationships and demonstrate patience/empathy/responsiveness with individuals who have a range of age or disease-related impairments.
Preferred Education:
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Preferred Experience:	1. 2 years of experience working in a laboratory, research, or clinical setting. 2. Experience with human subjects research/regulations/study conduct, participant recruitment, data collection, and test administration/evaluation or experience working with patients in clinical or other settings, including clinical evaluation/exams, HIPAA, and medical records. 3. Experience working with elderly, patient, and impaired populations.
Preferred License:	No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications:
Preferred Other Computer Applications:	Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, REDCap, EPIC/OneChart, R, Python
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	1. Statistical knowledge and training (descriptive statistics, data visualization, significance testing) and knowledge of research design/data analysis. 2. Computer skills including advanced Microsoft Office Excel knowledge (e.g., formulas, macros, graphing), Adobe Photoshop, medical records (EPIC/ OneChart), research databases (REDCap), and general computer/IT technical troubleshooting ability/knowledge. 3. Programming ability, particularly statistical programming (R, Python).
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EEO Statement

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Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience related to healthcare, laboratory, and/or clinical research?
- Yes
- No
* If you do have experience related to healthcare, laboratory, and/or clinical research, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
* Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
* Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No