Clinical Research Assistant - Alzheimers Disease Center

Overview

The University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Center (KU ADC) is one of 31 nationally designated centers for AD research. The KU ADC's vision is to impact the lives of every patient and family dealing with Alzheimer's in the region and across the state of Kansas through our research, education, and clinical care with the goal of finding a cure. We are a comprehensive center at the forefront of clinical trials, lifestyle intervention trials, drug and translational research and basic science research.

In addition, we provide a wide variety of education and training opportunities for the workforce of tomorrow. Our research enables us to also provide leading edge clinical care and support for patients and caregivers.

• Lead recruitment and retention efforts for participants on NIH-funded studies and independent investigator-initiated projects in collaboration with the KU ADC Recruitment Division.
• Utilize knowledge of studies and clinical diagnoses to determine participant eligibility for studies and schedule comprehensive visit schedules for participants.
• Conduct Informed Consent Interview with patient and caregiver following ADC SOPs for obtaining consent from cognitively normal and cognitively impaired individuals; assess capacity to provide consent and utilize surrogate consent form when appropriate.
• Accurately collect and maintain data in electronic databases and paper files according to protocol and university policies, including maintaining regulatory documents and coordinating with KUMC Human Subject Committee policies.
• Communicate and educate staff and supported investigators on new and ongoing projects, including providing updates on metrics.
• Assist in reviewing invoices for all study-related activities.
• Serve as mentor to research assistants and students by training staff, meeting regularly to provide guidance, and offering feedback as needed.
• Assist Clinical Core leadership in drafting and implementing standard operating procedures.

• Work Experience:
  
  Four (4) years of relevant experience in a basic science or health-related field. Education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Work Experience:
  
  Experience using medical terminology.
• Clinical research experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with regulatory requirements appropriate for position (e.g., OHRP, FDA).
• Experience with databases, including REDCap.

• Multitasking
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.

A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range: $22.88 - $33.17 (Minimum $22.88, Midpoint $28.03, Maximum $33.17)

To learn more and apply online, please visit  or go to  and search for position number JR009529.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans.

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