Research Professional 1 - Cardiovascular/Prisco Lab

About the Job:
(30%) Subject / Study coordinator - Assist nurse coordinator with therapeutic trials and/or independently coordinate registry trials.

-Facilitate patient accrual to assigned protocols.
-Consent and explain study to new patients/family members.
-Perform screening related activities as per protocol specific guidelines.
-Register patients and schedule return study visits.

-Complete case report forms and respond to monitor issues queries.

-Complete adverse event (AE) logs and other study documentation.

-Complete required forms for any serious adverse events (SAE) and report and notify appropriate departments / sponsors per requirements

-Schedule/conduct study monitor visits as directed by study sponsor.

-Maintain working knowledge of assigned protocols and disease background.

-Work with nurse coordinator and regulatory to update patient on study amendments and re-consenting process.

-Communicate with principal investigator to ensure study specific procedures are completed.

-Facilitate non-nursing functions (specimen processing, shipping, vital signs, EKG, 6 minute walk etc).

-Maintain good clinical practice and open communication with patients/family members.

-Effectively work independently in multiple locations with hospital and clinic staff to complete research related tasks

(20%) Data management

-Complete electronic case report forms (eCRFs) in protocol database for therapeutic trials.

-Respond to monitor issues queries.

-Enter patient registration and visit dates in various internal databases

-Document patient related visits in medical chart as necessary.

-Review patient charts and records to abstract appropriate research related information.

-Maintain working knowledge of medical terminology, critical lab values, and understanding of medical conditions.

-Site data manager and staff contact for issues arising with data management or entry.

-Maintain working knowledge of various sponsor specific databases and portals.

-Manage follow up schedule and perform follow up via patient phone call or record search.

(20%) Assist nurse coordinator with completion of non-nursing study procedures on therapeutic trials.

-Assist with consenting/screening process for new study patients.

-Participate in recruitment efforts for new study participants.

-Maintain a working knowledge of patient eligibility and protocol specific requirements.

-Perform non-nursing study visit activities (perform EKG, lab collection/processing/shipping, patient questionnaires).

-Collect/obtain all samples or imaging to be sent to study sponsors.

-Procure outside medical records and information as needed for study.

-Assist with other documentation as directed.

-Provide back up support for nurse coordinator as appropriate when coordinator is unavailable.

-Secondary coordinator contact to field protocol questions or potential patients

-Facilitate physician review of study specific lab reports and patient assessments.

-Schedule/coordinate monitoring visits with study sponsors.

(5%) Process tissues collected for histological analyses, analyze histological images, and perform molecular studies such as Western blotting.

(15%) Attend and participate in weekly laboratory meetings.

-Meeting with Principal Investigators to discuss progress and to develop work plans. Interact with laboratory personnel through oral and written communication to provide customized services, technical assistance, training, and troubleshooting;

-Must practice safe work habits at all times, be knowledgeable about and adhere to university policies and procedures and complete required training as necessary.

(10%) Candidate will be responsible for animal management for the Prisco laboratory in the area of pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular physiology. The person in this position would support the team in tracking status of individual animals, weighing animals, weighing food, and performing procedures such as oral gavage and injections. This also involves collecting tissue and stool samples from animals.

This position requires a high level of attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. This candidate must follow laboratory standard operation procedures (SOPs) when in clean rooms handling rodents.

-Analyze and interpret results of routine protocols to ensure optimal quality and consistency;

-Organize and maintain lab records including specimen intake standard protocols, instruction manuals,

maintenance and quality control logs, and specimen logs;

-Develop working knowledge of effective troubleshooting techniques for difficult and unusual specimens in all aspects of lab service;

-Maintain a detailed notebook, type results, reports, and/or enter preliminary results including making case specific comments pertaining to quality of specimens and/or interpretation of results.

Required Qualifications:
BA/BS degree with a major in a biological science, or a combination of education and work experience totaling four years.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a clinical environment. Technical experience should involve preparing material for specialized analysis including Western blot and PCR analysis. Experience processing and analyzing tissues. Experience working with laboratory animals. Basic computer skills are necessary (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Pay Range: $42,200-$52,200; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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