The clinical trial research assistant/ data manager will be an integral member of the research team in the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) Coordinator Core. This position will provide research support by performing activities which are vitally important to establish the research core for the ICTS, as well as to grow and foster innovation through research support endeavors.  The clinical trial research assistant/ data manager will apply clinical skills to administer, deliver, and evaluate research protocols.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Perform clinical/health care research activities in various departments.

• Screen, recruit, enroll and obtain informed consent for clinical research activities.

• Assist in the design, development, execution, administration and maintenance of protocols and clinical studies and provide input into descriptions of complex research procedures.

• Assist patients with problems related to protocol.

• Assist in the design, development, execution, administration and maintenance of protocols and clinical studies and provide input into descriptions of complex research procedures.

• Assist patients with problems related to protocol.

• Manage and organize regulatory documentation.

• Prepare regulatory submissions.

• Conduct literature reviews and maintain citation database.

• Pull data reports from qualitative data management software.

• Participate 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.

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At the University of Iowa’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS), the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is where cutting-edge discoveries move from the lab to patient care. As the front line of clinical research for both pediatric and adult populations, the CRU provides the space, expertise, and support to advance groundbreaking studies that impact lives in Iowa and beyond. Supported by the Carver College of Medicine and the Early Phase Trials Unit, the CRU conducts Phase I–IV clinical trials across a wide range of conditions. Our health care providers play a central role in bringing these studies to life, delivering care with compassion while ensuring research is conducted safely and with the highest standards of integrity.

Under the supervision of a physician, and/or Nurse Manager and/or designee the Clinical Research Paramedic or Respiratory Therapist is at the forefront of medical innovation, administering investigational treatments and clinical assessments. Our expert health care providers monitor participant health and safety according to trial protocols while collaborating closely with physicians, research staff, clinical teams, patients, and families. Their work strikes the critical balance between protecting research participants and ensuring fidelity to each study design, ultimately contributing to the discoveries that shape tomorrow’s standard of care.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Provides direct care within the parameters of the research protocol to attain expected measurable outcomes.  

• Provides care to acute and complex patient populations and utilizes appropriate professional judgment and critical decision making in planning and providing care.

• Collaborates with nursing, medical staff and research professionals in the review of clinical research protocols in relationship to clinical standards of care, protocol needs, and participant safety.  

• Provides leadership for direct patient care and protocol adherence collaborating with unit-based nurse management team and study teams.

• Participate in the design, development, collection and testing of clinical research trial data systems.

• Acts as a liaison between health care clinical information systems and research data systems.

• Acts as a participant advocate. Keeps participants safe in the conduct of clinical research, research interventions and protocol activities. Continually assesses risk and coordinates research activities to minimize participant risk.

• Assures consent is completed prior to visit activities.

• Ensure that medical care is safe, effective, and efficient. Identify opportunities to improve protocol adherence and data collection that is cost-effective.

• Provide assistance with tracking grant budgets and identify opportunities to ensure that grant funding is being used as intended and awarded.

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At the University of Iowa’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS), the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is where cutting-edge discoveries move from the lab to patient care. As the front line of clinical research for both pediatric and adult populations, the CRU provides the space, expertise, and support to advance groundbreaking studies that impact lives in Iowa and beyond. Supported by the Carver College of Medicine and the Early Phase Trials Unit, the CRU conducts Phase I–IV clinical trials across a wide range of conditions. Our nurses play a central role in bringing these studies to life, delivering care with compassion while ensuring research is conducted safely and with the highest standards of integrity.

The Clinical Research Nurse is at the forefront of medical innovation, administering investigational treatments and clinical assessments. Our expert nurses monitor participant health and safety according to trial protocols while collaborating closely with physicians, research staff, clinical teams, patients, and families. Their work strikes the critical balance between protecting research participants and ensuring fidelity to each study design, ultimately contributing to the discoveries that shape tomorrow’s standard of care.

At the University of Iowa’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS), the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is where cutting-edge discoveries move from the lab to patient care. As the front line of clinical research for both pediatric and adult populations, the CRU provides the space, expertise, and support to advance groundbreaking studies that impact lives in Iowa and beyond. Supported by the Carver College of Medicine and the Early Phase Trials Unit, the CRU conducts Phase I–IV clinical trials across a wide range of conditions. Our nurses play a central role in bringing these studies to life, delivering care with compassion while ensuring research is conducted safely and with the highest standards of integrity.

The Clinical Research Nurse is at the forefront of medical innovation, administering investigational treatments and clinical assessments. Our expert nurses monitor participant health and safety according to trial protocols while collaborating closely with physicians, research staff, clinical teams, patients, and families. Their work strikes the critical balance between protecting research participants and ensuring fidelity to each study design, ultimately contributing to the discoveries that shape tomorrow’s standard of care.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Provides direct nursing care including infusions, medication administration all routes and assessments in relation to the research protocol to attain expected measurable outcomes.  

• Provides nursing care to acute and complex patient populations and utilizes appropriate professional judgment and critical decision making in planning and providing care.

• Collaborates with nursing, medical staff and research professionals in the review of clinical research protocols in relationship to clinical standards of care, protocol needs, and participant safety.  

• Provides leadership for direct patient care and protocol adherence collaborating with unit-based nurse management team and study teams.

• Acts as a participant advocate. Keeps participants safe in the conduct of clinical research, research interventions and protocol activities. Continually assesses risk and coordinates research activities to minimize participant risk.

• Assures consent is completed prior to visit activities.

• Design and implement participant/family health education activities for clinical research. Supports participant/family/educational activities.

• Serves as an educational and clinical resource or consultant for clinical research participants, family and research staff. 

• Ensures that nursing practice is safe, effective, efficient and patient centered. Identifies barriers and opportunities to improve protocol adherence and data collection. 

• Recommends strategies to improve nursing quality and operationalization of required protocol activities.

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Under the supervision of a physician, and/or Nurse Manager and/or designee, the clinical trial research associate 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 clinical trial research assistant will apply clinical skills to administer, deliver, and evaluate research protocols.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Perform clinical/health care research activities in various departments.

• Screen, recruit, enroll and obtain informed consent for clinical research activities.

• Assist in the design, development, execution, administration and maintenance of protocols and clinical studies and provide input into descriptions of complex research procedures.

• Assist patients with problems related to protocol.

• Participate in the design, development, collection and testing of clinical research trial data systems.

• Acts as a liaison between health care clinical information systems and research data systems.

• Manage and organize regulatory documentation.

• Prepare and submit regulatory submissions.

• Participate 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.

For a full job description, or to apply, click here. 

The Clinical / Health Care Research Nurse will be an integral member of the research team in the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science. This position will provide support for the ICTS by performing activities which are vitally important to ICTS mission, as well as to grow and foster innovation through research support endeavors. The Clinical / Health Care Research Associate will design, plan, promote, and control clinical research trials and coordinate the processing and analysis of trials data as well as assist with the development and maintenance of regulatory, data and budget documents.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Screen patient for study eligibility and consent for clinical trials.

• Educate patient on scope of study, potential risks and benefits, possible alternatives, and study requirements.

• Assist in the design, development, execution, administration, and maintenance of protocols and clinical studies.

• Provide input into descriptions of complex research procedures.

• Screen, recruit, enroll, and obtain informed consent for clinical research activities.

• Oversee recruitment of subjects and scheduling of trial-related procedures.

• Participate in the collection, and entry of data into clinical research trial data systems.

• Participate in the design, development and testing of clinical research trial data systems.

• Manage and organize regulatory documentation.

• Prepare and submit regulatory submissions.

• Mentor new students and staff under direction.

• Assist with development and administration of budget(s) for study(ies).

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