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Closing Date:

09/04/2025

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:

COM | Pathology Research

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Research Program Manager serves as a member of a dynamic, expert, interactive research and finance team that provides efficient, thorough, accurate, compliant and investigator-friendly research project and clinical trial support. This research-based support includes administrative, financial and laboratory space & equipment management as well as project development. He/She will need to be organized and have strong communication skills.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the social or behavioral sciences such as psychology, social work, public health, sociology, anthropology, health science or related field plus 5 years of clinical research experience 

  OR High School/GED plus 9 years of experience including medical or lab facility exposure, collection of data, analysis of data 
• Basic science lab skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge and understanding of IRB protocols  as well as the ability to adhere to established protocols

​Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, or related field 
• Research project management, budget development, clinical research or hospital administration 
• CRS, GMPA certification 
• Proficient in working with EPIC and Workday programs

Additional Information:

Responsibilities

• Provide project administrative support by working with the Office of Sponsored Projects Administrative Network (OSPAN). Assist with financial reports, budget management, budget creation for grant applications, Core Lab billing, and clinical trial projects. Review and approve participant charges in EPIC and process study-related transactions.

• Support project and technical functions by assisting faculty with data collection, statistical/graphical analysis, and general laboratory tasks. Maintain laboratory inventory, equipment, and web resources; generate reports and updates using PubMed and Profiles.

• Serve as liaison with faculty, staff, and institutional offices (including DLAM, IRB, Clinical Trials Office, and others) to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines. Coordinate training and distribution of information to support safe and compliant laboratory operations.

• Assist faculty and the Department HR Administrator with staff hiring processes, including preparing PCQs, hiring forms, and related documentation.

• Support faculty in developing, preparing, and submitting grant and contract proposals, ensuring compliance with university and agency requirements and deadlines.

• Collaborate with the Division’s Administrative Analyst on operational support, including procurement of supplies and equipment, travel coordination, inventory, facilities upkeep, and reporting requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

ResumeProof of Veteran Status, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

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:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sharps, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes