Clinical Research Operations Specialist

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	Staff_13564
Department	CHRI Administration 50010500
Business Unit	Child Health Research Institute
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Remote/Telecommuting	Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary	Responsible for the oversight and administration of pediatric clinical trial operations, study start-up planning, budget/contract negotiation, as well as assisting the Senior Research Manager in ensuring an efficient clinical research operation. This role assumes responsibility for critical coordination and management of the complex decisions and regulatory requirements of numerous research protocols, key decision making responsibility during study budget negotiations, and takes a leadership role in study finance reconciliation including coverage analysis, study billing, and performance assessment over time.
Position Details	Additional Information
Posting Category	Research - Non Academic
Working Title	Clinical Research Operations Specialist
Job Title	Research/Ag Specialist
Salary Grade	RA23S
Appointment Type	B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range	$60,500 - $90,800/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date	11/26/2024
Application Review Date	12/09/2024
Review Date Information:	Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:	Bachelor's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)	NA
Required Experience	4 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:	Clinical research/clinical trial coordination and/or project management experience.
Required License	No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Required Other Computer Applications:	NA
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	1. Flexibility in work hours to effectively address time-sensitive research operations needs. 2. Reliable and effective verbal and written communication skills 3. Ability to prioritize and make independent judgments 4. Possess skills of good organization, flexibility, accountability, being a team player, and self-initiative 5. Ability to work effectively and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team 6. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing age specific needs of patients served, (all age groups-birth and above) 7. Assure performance of behaviors that meet the requirements of the UNMC culture including: demonstrates behavior that fosters a positive team environment, demonstrates behaviors that promote diversity, applies continuous quality improvement principles, seeks the customers requirements and strives to meet them, and designs personal action plan for personal and professional development. 8. Maintains accountability for own actions in completing assigned tasks.
Preferred Education:	Master's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:	Coursework in business operations, project management, or specialized training in clinical trials is preferred.
Preferred Experience:	Clinical trial budgeting, process improvement, and team leadership experience preferred.
Preferred License:	Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:	Certification/maintenance of certification as a Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP)
Preferred Computer Applications:	Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Project
Preferred Other Computer Applications:	Smartsheets,EPIC, Advarra CTMS, REDcap
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Lean / Six Sigma, high comfort with digital technologies (software systems, computer skills)
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EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a minimum of four years clinical research/clinical trial coordination and/or project management experience?.
- Yes
- No
* If you do have a minimum of four years clinical research/clinical trial coordination and/or project management experience, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
* Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No