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About ICTS:
The Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) at the University of Iowa was approved by the Iowa Board of Regents in 2007 to support the work of investigators involved in clinical and translational science. Our mission is to accelerate translational science through programs to develop the translational workforce, to promote engagement of community members and other stakeholders, to promote research integration across the lifespan, and to catalyze innovative clinical and translational research. These efforts will lead to the development of novel therapies and healthcare delivery strategies, the integration of translational research and clinical practice, and, ultimately to measurable improvements in the health of Iowa and the nation.
Senior Compliance Coordinator - ICTS Regulatory Core
The Senior Compliance Regulatory Coordinator I in the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science will be an integral member of the research team in the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science. This position will provide support for the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science by performing activities which are vitally important to establish the research core for the department, as well as to grow and foster innovation through research support endeavors. The Senior Compliance Regulatory Coordinator I will apply previous experience to coordinate and manage clinical trial and research study regulatory activities within the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) department.
Duties to include but not limited to:
Monitor compliance with complex regulatory guidelines, including local, federal, and sponsor-specific guidelines and ensure proper maintenance of documents.
Coordinate FDA inspections.
Collaborate with the study team to identify complex data problems and implement change as needed. Make recommendations for query resolution within the EDC.
Assist the Principal Investigator and study team in the development, execution, administration and maintenance of protocols and clinical studies and provide input into descriptions of complex research procedures. Advising PI’s in the regulatory compliances required for the specific study.
May provide cross coverage support within regulatory team as needed.
Assess effectiveness of policy/procedure.
Assist in the development of policy/procedure as assigned.
Assist in training efforts/onboarding new staff members.
Prepare and deliver complex content that enhances knowledge of and adherence to internal and external standards and regulations.
Work with financial analyst assigned to studies to ensure items are included in the budget and they are aware of all procedures that could be billed as research. Create accounts in iCart for users to track study specific funding/budgets.
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Senior Application Developer - ICTS - Biomedical Informatics
We are seeking a highly skilled Research Application & Data Developer to lead the design, development, and integration of research data and application solutions supporting biomedical and translational research initiatives. This position serves as a senior technical contributor within a collaborative informatics environment and plays a key role in advancing the use of clinical and research data to support discovery, operational efficiency, and improved patient outcomes.
The successful candidate will bring advanced experience working with electronic health record (EHR) data, research data integration, and full-stack application development. This individual will partner closely with researchers, clinicians, analysts, developers, and institutional stakeholders to architect and implement scalable solutions that support data pipelines, data warehousing, research applications, and interoperable data systems.
This role requires strong technical leadership, initiative, and collaboration skills. The ideal candidate must be comfortable independently solving complex problems, mentoring team members, evaluating emerging technologies, and guiding projects from concept through implementation and operational support. Success in this role depends heavily on the ability to build strong working relationships across interdisciplinary teams and contribute effectively in a highly collaborative research environment.
Duties to include but not limited to:
Independently partner with researchers, clinicians, technical staff, and institutional stakeholders to define functional and technical requirements and recommend scalable solutions.
Lead technical design and analysis activities for research applications, data integration initiatives, and clinical research systems as assigned.
Design, develop, deploy, and support applications and data solutions for biomedical and translational research.
Lead development of data integration workflows, data pipelines, and automation processes supporting research and data warehouse initiatives.
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex application, integration, and data-related issues.
Propose and improve software maintenance, monitoring, and operational support procedures.
Lead technical planning activities for assigned projects, including development timelines, implementation phases, resource needs, and technical dependencies.
Coordinate work across stakeholders, collaborators, and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Analyze business and research workflows to identify opportunities for technical improvement, automation, and data integration.
Serve as a functional and technical expert translating research and operational needs into scalable systems and applications.
Build and foster collaborative relationships across research, clinical, and technical teams.
Provide technical leadership and guidance across multiple areas of expertise.
For a full job description, or to apply, click the link here.
Database Administrator - ICTS - Biomedical Informatics
The Clinical Research Data Analyst supports biomedical and translational research through the extraction, integration, analysis, and management of complex clinical and research data. This position works closely with researchers, clinicians, data teams, and institutional stakeholders to translate research questions into actionable data solutions using electronic health record (EHR) and related healthcare data sources.
The successful candidate will serve as a key contributor supporting the Enterprise Data Warehouse for Research (EDW4R) and other research data platforms. Responsibilities include data querying, cohort identification, data validation, data integration, reporting, and support for research data workflows. The position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary research environments.
This role is not entry level and requires prior experience working with healthcare or biomedical data, including familiarity with EHR systems and healthcare data structures. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, collaborative, adaptable, and capable of independently solving complex data problems in support of clinical and translational research initiatives.
Duties to include but not limited to:
Utilize SQL and related database technologies to extract, transform, validate, and analyze clinical and research data from the Enterprise Data Warehouse for Research (EDW4R) and related systems
Collaborate with researchers and project teams to define data requirements, cohort criteria, and reporting specifications
Develop and maintain reports, queries, dashboards, and supporting documentation for research and operational needs
Create and maintain database objects, forms, extracts, and reporting workflows supporting research initiatives
Review and interpret database specifications, data models, and research data requirements
Participate in data modeling and metadata management activities related to clinical and research datasets
Provide analysis, design, implementation, and operational support for research data and reporting solutions
Develop and maintain programmatic solutions and automation workflows supporting research data operations
Provide technical and operational support for research data and associated workflows
Support routine database administration activities, including review, validation, and security processes
Follow established core practices and processes.
Coordinate and provide support on activities across multiple concurrent projects and priorities
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