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Epidemiological Assistant I
- University of Maryland, Baltimore (Baltimore, MD)
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The University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine Shock Trauma and Anesthesiology Research Center/National Study Center is seeking motivated and disciplined candidates to join a dynamic team. Shock, Trauma and Anesthesiology Research, Organized Research Center (STAR-ORC) serves as the research arm of the Program in Trauma and the Department of Anesthesiology as well as the National Study Center. It includes Basic, Translational, and Critical Research. It works with diverse funding streams, including but not limited to NIH and DoD and NHTSA, as well as numerous industry and foundation partners. */Primary Duties:/* Assists in recruiting, scheduling, interviewing, and tracking study participants. Organizes, prepares, and codes and edits study questionnaires in accordance with study protocols. Performs data entry from questionnaires. Tracks and maintains study subjects listings, consent forms, and other related materials or files. Performs clerical support such as locating and retrieving journal articles from library or on-line services from various locations. Provides telephone service and office coverage, assembles bulk mailings. Assists in preparing presentation materials and visual aids, and assists in coordinating meetings and other study-related activities. Labels, processes, or prepares for shipping study specimens such as urine and blood samples as directed. May assist in performing basic anthropometric measurements such as vital signs and neuromuscular tests such as grip strength and balance and mobility testing. */Minimum Qualifications:/* Education: High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience:Two years’ experience in clerical work OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. *Other Qualifications*: Ability to travel throughout the State of Maryland in personal vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed based on assigned site locations) Willing and able to stand outside for periods of time ranging from 20 minutes to 1-hour. Able to demonstrate excellent time management and communication skills. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: General knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment; of spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Skill in performing arithmetic calculations; in performing routine clerical tasks; in filing documents in alphabetic and numeric sequence; in operating manual and automated office equipment. Ability to use applicable hardware such asmainframe, mini, personal or laptop computers and applicable software applications; to communicate effectively with widely diverse groups of people both in person and over the phone; to manage workload, to use time effectively, and to work in a non-office setting; to locate and retrieve files and records from confined spaces and locations which are not easily accessible; to learn to perform basic medical tests such as taking vital signs, blood pressure, and drawing blood. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Some positions may require employees to possess a valid Maryland Noncommercial class C or equivalent driver's license and to use their personal vehicle for transportation. Some positions may require overnight travel. *Other Tasks:* Responsible for accurately conducting and documenting seatbelt use observations at designated site locations through the State of Maryland Willing and able to travel to pre-determined site locations within the two-week survey period at the beginning of June 2024 Willing to work and travel to site locations with assigned team members. To report any personnel issues, weather delays, or other challenges to assigned program manager. To temporarily manage and maintain equipment provided to project personnel for the purposes of conducting seatbelt use observations, then returning materials and equipment back to the National Study Center at the end of the project period. Following directions provided by project managers to pre-determined site locations. Benefits: Short-term employment opportunity, perfect for students that are juggling summer internships or those looking to gain a variety of experience. Competitive pay Ability to learn about data collection processes. Receive letters of recommendation and additional references from a valued research institution OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. **Job:** **CI Exempt or Non-Exempt Staff* **Organization:** **School of Medicine - National Study Center* **Title:** *EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ASSISTANT I* **Location:** *null* **Requisition ID:** *240000IO*
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Epidemiological Assistant I
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