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Closing Date:

08/30/2024

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Services

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

CI | Cancer Institute Admin CCSG

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

This position is responsible for all aspects of the development, implementation and management of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects. Project coordination and management skills to provide effective and organized project management for medium to large information technology and research infrastructure projects. Primary responsibilities include implementation and support for WPRCI internal funding mechanisms, oversight and coordination of the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC), and leadership of associated workflows. Performs analysis and continuous process improvement with an understanding of technical and operational problems and potential solutions, as they relate to the current and future research systems and research infrastructure environments. Performs return on investment (ROI) analyses and provides strategic recommendations. Project management responsibilities include, but are not limited to: formulation of strategies to meet needs, conduct of regular workflows, refinement and documentation of workflows, defining project scope and objectives, application of project management tools and techniques, appropriate regular communications with all levels of the UAMS organization, and scheduling and conducting of project-related meetings. Ability to plan and lead group and individual project meetings, identify project milestones, evaluate and recommend process workflow, plan, coordinate, test, implement, train, and manage projects. Knowledge of the process of biomedical research, clinical research, and scholarly activity and excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are a must. This position is a cornerstone member of a team dedicated to obtaining and maintaining NCI Designation and will be directly engaged in submitting the application for NCI Designation and subsequent renewals.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree PLUS Five (5) years of clinical research experience, project management, research administration, work experience in an IT healthcare environment, or equivalent combination of experience in a healthcare research environment.

• Experience administering grant funding mechanisms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree PLUS Five (5) years research administration experience AND Three (3) years project management experience.

• Experience working with IT developers on reporting solutions.

• Project Management certification or Lean 6 Sigma or other similar training

• Experience with Redcap survey building.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Manages and operates day-to-day activities of research group, including conducting analysis and interpreting results, and developing new protocols and methods for operating, maintaining and improving data analysis.

• Performs data analysis of samples and prepares data for publication and presentations. and educates researchers on interpretation of data.

• Serves as an expert in the content area and is able to facilitate effective program design, execution of project deliverables, and management of all administration, project, facilities and equipment operations related to the division's work in this area.

• Prepares supply requisitions and oversees purchase of reagents needed by the research group.

• Manages training of researchers and students who comprise the research group.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeLicense or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Sitting, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes