Research Fellow-1

The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate the conduct of clinical, translational and basic science research projects in the Department of Dermatology.

Responsibilities include patient recruitment & follow-up, communication with local IRB and sponsors, data gathering & entry, handling of tissue samples, budgeting, organizing educational conferences, and other research-related tasks as needed.

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SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:

May involve supervision of entry level research coordinator(s)

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts include students, faculty and staff.  External contacts include study sponsors, clinical trials staff, patients, parents, hospital officials, local health departments, community providers and the general public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Facilitate the safe, ethical and regulatory-compliant conduct of research in the department of dermatology:

• Ensure study is compliance with local and federal laws and regulations 
• Create and/or maintain all documents and records related to the study
• Act as a liaison between the PI and study sponsor
• Prepare for site visits, regulatory visits, and audits
• Maintain accurate records, including regulatory binders
• Conduct patient recruitment and follow up for research studies
• Data gathering and entry for research studies
• Prepare and submit IRB applications
• Collect and store study samples
• Manage study budgets and purchasing
• Assist with organizing research / educational conferences
• Attend and present at dermatologiy and/or research conferences
• Complete required training in research methods and regualtry compliance
• Recruits and screens potential study participants and performs intake assessments 
• Acts as a point of reference for study participants by answering questions and keeping them informed on the study progress

Manages the inventory of equipment and supplies related to the study and orders more as needed

• Attends meetings, events and seminars in order to promote studies
• Collects specimens and inputs data and patient information into electronic systems
• Creates reports on each study, including notes on protocols, workload, data collection, and more

CORE COMPETENCIES:         

• Ability to exercise discretion and ensure a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organizational and time management skills
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and also as part of a team
• Skilled with standard computer programs including the MS Office suite
• Research experience, including use of statiatical software preferred, but not required.
• Ability to speak a second language is an asset, but not required
• Understanding of medical terminology as well as standard clinical procedures and protocols

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s degree. Applicants may be current medical students taking an approved research year.