Department Information
Work Location Detail 6110 Executive Blvd, Rockville, Maryland 20852
Assigned Organizational Area: Research
Campus Location: Rockville
Division/Vice President: Vice President for Research (OVPR)
College/School/Department: Not Applicable
Position Information
Internal Applicants Only? No
Position Type: Research
Posting Number: Staff - 001606
Working Title: Sr. Research Associate / Research Study Manager
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm
Total Hours Per Week: 35
Pay Grade: 0
Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, Sex Offender Registry Search, and Prior Employment Verification, Credit
If other was selected above, or there are special requirements, please explain.
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Job Open Date: 08/21/2012
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Applicant Review Will Commence On:
Job Vacancy Anouncement Information
Ad Statement:
Founded in 1821, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the District of Columbia, to include ten academic units, with a full-time equivalent enrollment of a little over 20,000 students and approximately 11,000 full-time and part-time employees (faculty and staff). The George Washington University is a community dedicated to learning, communication,respect, service and teamwork. As one of the largest private employers in the District of Columbia, the university seeks employees who support the teaching, research, and public service mission of the university.
Job Description Summary:
The Biostatistics Center is currently seeking a full-time, Sr. Research Associate/Research Study Manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree in a related field, and 3-5 years of direct experience in the field.
Desired Qualifications:
5 or more years of experience supervising, working with multicenter, collaborative clinical research studies especially with respect to diabetes research.
Familiarity PC/SAS.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Duties
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Oversees the coordination of regulatory and compliance activities for all clinical sites.
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Supervises the coordination of ancillary studies, sub-studies, Program Coordinators and several committees.
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Provides day-to-day clinical center oversight, which includes data management, study participant visit completion reports, as well as training and certification pertaining to Study protocol.
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Manages the work scope and work load for coordinating center research staff; provides functional and administrative supervision over supporting research staff, and transfers technical expertise.
Establishes and oversees the implementation of new processes and procedures pertaining to the Research Study.
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Coordinates the planning of Study meetings and various staff trainings, as needed, according to the progress of the Research Study.
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Oversees the Research Study website maintenance, which includes posting and organization of content,in order to provide access to documents and information required by investigators, network staff, medical monitors, and the general public.
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Ensures the proper implementation and documentation for quality assurance activities of the Research Study.
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Evaluates and develops optimal information management measures to ensure accurate staff communication as it pertains to the Study. This includes tracking of essential information and complex report generation.
Maintains intermittent communication with The Biostatistics Center Systems Support staff and Administrative staff relating to systems and administrative details according to Study needs.
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Attends various meetings off site to conduct clinical site audit, and/or to participate in various Study Committees meetings. Minimum of 2 trips per year.
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Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Posting Specific Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Names and Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution.