Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
At UConn Health this position is responsible for independently performing a full range of tasks for assigned clinical research projects/programs or segments of programs/projects.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under general supervision of an employee of higher grade when performing advanced tasks; works independently in the performance of routine research duties.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May lead lower level employees.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
General assistance with ongoing industry sponsored studies (e.g. preparing binders, organizing study documents, copying, faxing materials, assistance to prepare for study monitoring visits.
Telephone Usage (e.g. phone calls, phone screening, scheduling subject appointments.)
Assistance with informed consent and other study related procedures.
Data entry and data monitoring.
Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY:
Knowledge of research protocols, principles and procedures.
Knowledge of aspects of clinical trials such as screening, interviewing, case reports forms, data entry, and chart review.
Knowledge of a science such as biology or psychology.
Ability to work as a member of a project team.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of clinical tasks required for research (e.g. interviewing, vital sign collection).
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
General Experience:
Bachelor's degree or higher in the appropriate scientific discipline, e.g. Biology or Psychology plus one (1) year of clinical and/or research experience in medical conditions/diseases. Degrees in other areas may be substituted on a case-by-case basis.
Substitution Allowed: Certification as a Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) by SOCRA or an equivalent with six (6) years of appropriate practical clinical research experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree. If not certified at the time of hire must take and pass the certification within one (1) year of employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to communicable/infectious disease.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbents in this classification may be required to work some evenings and weekend hours.
Experience working with technology applications in mental health.
Knowledge of psychiatric conditions/symptoms and medications.
Experience creating and maintaining databases using Excel, Redcap, or SPSS.
SCHEDULE: This position is temporary. The schedule is up to 20 hours per week and based on study needs.
SALARY: The hourly rate for this position is $28.00. This position is not eligible for benefits.
The duration of this appointment will be until December 25, 2026, and may be less or continued based on need. Due to the special nature of this position, continuous employment cannot be guaranteed.
