Research Professional 3 - Center For Developmental Neuroimaging (Cdni)

About the Job

The Center for Developmental NeuroImaging (CDNI) is seeking a Research Professional 3 to support clinical research with brain imaging, with duties focused jointly on project management and oversight (coordinate clinical trials, protocol and regulatory documentation, and interface with funding agencies) and data collection for multiple principal investigators.

Please note this position is not eligible for remote work.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Regulatory Development and Maintenance (50%)

• Supervise and train coordinators, regulatory staff and principal investigators in maintenance of necessary regulatory documentation, including but not limited to IRB, NIH, and FDA reports/filings, electronic regulatory binders, and study report forms.

• Accurate and timely maintenance of all study and regulatory documentation for multiple studies, including compliance with applicable sponsor, institutional, state, and Federal policies

• Develop and write Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols for clinical trials of brain imaging research and neuromodulation therapies.

• Complete and maintain essential, source, and regulatory documents

• Demonstrate effective and efficient communication with study sponsors, monitors, department and University staff

• Document best practices for various research activities to ensure they are carried out in a standardized manner

Clinical Data Collection and Coordination (30%)

• Utilize internal and external registries to identify potential participants for research studies

• Conduct phone screens with participants to determine eligibility for the studies

• Lead the scheduling and coordination of research visits involving MRI scans, biospecimen collection, and cognitive/behavioral tasks

• Reliably enter study data into online databases

• Maintain conformity with the established protocol, Good Clinical Practice, and University of Minnesota policies

• Leads necessary study visits that align with variable participant schedules (early morning, late evening, and/or weekends)

• Escalate progress, milestones and concerns to principal investigator(s) and management

• Lead meetings with clinicians and effectively communicate concerns

• Facilitate open communication between research participants and staff

• Provide up-to-date tracking of study recruitment and enrollment efforts

• Organize study materials for visits

Documentation and Administrative Tasks (20%)

• Maintain detailed and adequate research records

Other Lab Duties (10%)

• Attend mandatory center, lab and team meetings

• Share feedback and assist other lab members when they are stuck on a project

• Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group

• Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations. All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS with at least four years of previous research experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal eight years

• Sufficient computer knowledge with Google suite and Microsoft office

• Ability to multi-task without losing attention to detail

• 1 year of experience in clinical trial research, lab management, or direct study oversight

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with research participants

• Interest in neuroscience, psychology, neuroimaging and/or human development

• Ability to delegate work to and support research assistants

• Open to learn MRI data acquisition techniques

• Excellent documentation/writing skills

• Adobe Acrobat experience

• Familiarity with HIPAA and GCP guidelines

• Effectiveness in organizing tasks and setting priorities, verbal and digital communication with others, interacting constructively with faculty and staff, and the ability to be adaptable, creative, and a quick learner

About the Department

The Center for Developmental NeuroImaging (CDNI) is housed at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain at the University of Minnesota. Our work focuses on advancing the understanding of brain development in health and disease. We are an interdisciplinary team of researchers trying to:

• Understand basic principles of brain functioning across development (i.e. figure out how the brain works)

• Learn about how neuropsychiatric and other brain-based disorders develop and progress over time

• Contribute to the prevention and treatment of brain-based disorders

• Engage underrepresented communities in all aspects of academic medicine and research

To learn more about CDNI and current research studies, please visit the website: https://innovation.umn.edu/developmental-cognition-and-neuroimaging-lab/

Benefits

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also 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

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

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).