BioMER Research Assistant Cancer Center

Iowa City - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa is seeking aBioMER Research Assistant to serve as a member of the Biospecimen Procurement and Molecular Epidemiology Resources (BioMER) Translational Research team. Supporting translational/observational study subject recruitment data abstraction and related project activities at the University of Iowas Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. Individual in this role will work with team to facilitate activities related to scheduling patients for Research Consultations approaching patients for consent to a variety of research protocols and abstracting related data from the Electronic Health Record for BioMER managed studies including multi-center collaborations and registries. Additional activities may support collection processing and storage of research specimens as needed.

Duties to include:

Create populate maintain and enhance multiple databases containing clinical and research information obtained through the review of patient charts and samples lab reports and other related information in a manner that complies with IRB requirements and research needs.
Consult with translational staff and researchers in development of data management plan.
Assist in the development of electronic data capture forms to facilitate abstraction of required data for assigned projects.
Perform data abstraction criteria-specific or focused chart review per project protocol for on-going and ad-hoc studies as directed.
Work with team to carry-out strategies to update and refine both legacy and prospectively entered data.
Assist in judging validity of data; making recommendations for change as opportunities for improvement are identified in close collaboration with the translational staff and investigators.
Assist in coordinating collection and processing of biospecimens as needed including communication with internal and external labs.
Assist in the design development and execution and specimen processes for protocols and clinical studies.
Assist in the preparation of data summaries and other information for use by faculty and staff in preparation for reports publications or presentations.
Attend protocol meetings and other UIHC meetings as appropriate and related to the BioMER and related activities.
Conduct and monitor patient informed consent to ensure compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations.
Meet one-on-one with patients to complete consent process maintaining confidentiality goodwill and sensitivity.
Participate in determination of patient eligibility for participation in translational studies.
Work with Lead Consent Coordinator to monitor consent flow and provide regular updates to relevant staff including clinic intake physicians/providers specimen procurement and research team members.
Collect and enter required subject enrollment and screening data in required data collection tools including EPIC Labmatrix REDCap OnCore and other study related databases.
Consult with managers staff and physicians to support improvement activities and organizational initiatives.
Performs additional task special functions and/or special projects as assigned

Enrollment Focused Role

Data Management Focused Role

75 % Consent related activities

15 % Data and specimen management

10 % Meetings and other tasks as assigned

70 % Data and specimen management

50 % Consene related activities

10 % Meetings and other tasks as assigned

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Supervision provided by the Manager for Translational Research Services; Functional direction provided by Translational Team Leads.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Functional direction may be provided over assigned support staff.

UI Health Care Core Values (WE CARE)

Welcoming	We are welcoming to the community partners staff and patients utilizing the collective strength of our people.
Excellence	We achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible health care education and research.
Collaboration	We collaborate with health care systems providers and communities across Iowa and the region as well within our UI community. We believe teamwork- guided by compassion- is the best way to work.
Accountability	We behave ethically act openly and with integrity in all that we do taking responsibility for our actions.
Respect	We create an inclusive environment where every individual feels safe valued and respected supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
Empowerment	We commit to fair access to research health care and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is Iowas only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. The NCI designation recognized our cancer center and its research scientist physicians and other health care professionals for their roles in advancing cancer research that impacts on our ability to prevent detect and treat our patients with cancer. Not just a floor or a building or even confined to a single college. Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center coordinates all cancer-related research education and patient care by faculty from 41 departments and six colleges as well as UI Health Care and UI Childrens Hospital.

Percent of Time: 100%

Work Schedule: Monday Friday Hours generally worked between 7:00am-5pm

Pay Grade: 3A

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City IA
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
For more information about Why Iowa clickhere

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.

3. Proficient in computer software applications.

4. Ability to manage complex information with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

5. Six months to one year experience in customer service and/or in a health care setting

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Relevant experience in the conduct of both clinical and/or laboratory research studies.

2. Experience with clinical research applications such OnCore REDCap or Labmatrix.

3. Experience with medical terminology.

4. Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and procedures.

5. Knowledge of University of Iowa policies procedures and regulations.

Application Process: In order to be considered applicants must upload a resume and cover letter(under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

References: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

With additional questions please reach out to Sarah Waldschmidt at

Additional Information

Compensation

Contact Information

Duties to include:

Create populate maintain and enhance multiple databases containing clinical and research information obtained through the review of patient charts and samples lab reports and other related information in a manner that complies with IRB requirements and research needs.
Consult with translational staff and researchers in development of data management plan.
Assist in the development of electronic data capture forms to facilitate abstraction of required data for assigned projects.
Perform data abstraction criteria-specific or focused chart review per project protocol for on-going and ad-hoc studies as directed.
Work with team to carry-out strategies to update and refine both legacy and prospectively entered data.
Assist in judging validity of data; making recommendations for change as opportunities for improvement are identified in close collaboration with the translational staff and investigators.
Assist in coordinating collection and processing of biospecimens as needed including communication with internal and external labs.
Assist in the design development and execution and specimen processes for protocols and clinical studies.
Assist in the preparation of data summaries and other information for use by faculty and staff in preparation for reports publications or presentations.
Attend protocol meetings and other UIHC meetings as appropriate and related to the BioMER and related activities.
Conduct and monitor patient informed consent to ensure compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations.
Meet one-on-one with patients to complete consent process maintaining confidentiality goodwill and sensitivity.
Participate in determination of patient eligibility for participation in translational studies.
Work with Lead Consent Coordinator to monitor consent flow and provide regular updates to relevant staff including clinic intake physicians/providers specimen procurement and research team members.
Collect and enter required subject enrollment and screening data in required data collection tools including EPIC Labmatrix REDCap OnCore and other study related databases.
Consult with managers staff and physicians to support improvement activities and organizational initiatives.
Performs additional task special functions and/or special projects as assigned

Enrollment Focused Role

Data Management Focused Role

75 % Consent related activities

15 % Data and specimen management

10 % Meetings and other tasks as assigned

70 % Data and specimen management

50 % Consene related activities

10 % Meetings and other tasks as assigned

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Supervision provided by the Manager for Translational Research Services; Functional direction provided by Translational Team Leads.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Functional direction may be provided over assigned support staff.

UI Health Care Core Values (WE CARE)

Welcoming	We are welcoming to the community partners staff and patients utilizing the collective strength of our people.
Excellence	We achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible health care education and research.
Collaboration	We collaborate with health care systems providers and communities across Iowa and the region as well within our UI community. We believe teamwork- guided by compassion- is the best way to work.
Accountability	We behave ethically act openly and with integrity in all that we do taking responsibility for our actions.
Respect	We create an inclusive environment where every individual feels safe valued and respected supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
Empowerment	We commit to fair access to research health care and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

Percent of Time: 100%

Work Schedule: Monday Friday Hours generally worked between 7:00am-5pm

Pay Grade: 3A

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City IA
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
For more information about Why Iowa clickhere

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.

3. Proficient in computer software applications.

4. Ability to manage complex information with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

5. Six months to one year experience in customer service and/or in a health care setting

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Relevant experience in the conduct of both clinical and/or laboratory research studies.

2. Experience with clinical research applications such OnCore REDCap or Labmatrix.

3. Experience with medical terminology.

4. Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and procedures.

5. Knowledge of University of Iowa policies procedures and regulations.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

References: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

With additional questions please reach out to Sarah Waldschmidt at

Additional Information

Compensation

Contact Information