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Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Medical Services
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
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
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Merchant Discounts

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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 projects and clinical trials support. This research-based support includes administrative, financial and laboratory space and equipment management as well as project development. He/She will need to be organized and have strong communication skills.
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business or related field plus five (5) years of research project management, budget development, clinical research, or hospital administration experience or
• High School diploma/GED plus nine (9) years of research project management, budget development, clinical research, or hospital administration experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic science lab skills
• Collection and analysis of data.
• Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of basic science laboratory skills and Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols.
• Medical or lab facility exposure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EPIC and Workday experience
• CRS/CMPA certification

Additional Information:
Responsibilities:

• Work with the Office of Sponsored Projects Administrative Network (OSPAN), and assist in reviewing, preparing and providing financial reports to the Principal Investigators (PIs), Department Director and Administrators as needed for project budget management and budge creation for grant applications.
• Assist the Experimental Pathology Director and faculty with collection of data, statistical and graphical analysis of date.
• Work in conjunction with the Experimental Pathology Division's Administrative Analyst to support operational duties including supplies, services and equipment procurement, investigator and staff travel and facilities upkeep, tracking and reporting requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring that both institutional and regulatory compliance policies and guidelines are adhered to as well as compliant operation of the Division.
• Perform general laboratory support tasks as defined by the Experimental Pathology Director.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve as liaison and work closely with Pathology Department faculty, administrative staff and offices for safety and compliance (including: Department of Laboratory and Animal Medicine (DLAM), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials Offices), and all other UAMS offices on behalf of the Experimental Pathology Division.
• Assis experimental pathology with laboratory inventory and equipment maintenance as needed.
• Assist with Core lab billing and reporting as well as clinical trial project including review and approval of study participant charges in EPIC and payment of study related transaction via UAMS financial or petty cash system.
• Assist Pathology Faculty in the department, preparation and submission of grant and contract proposals.
• Assist in updating web resources and generating reports as needed via PubMed or profiles.
• Ensures all applications meet agency and university guidelines and published timetables and deadlines.

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
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
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:
Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Grasping, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Balancing, Crawling, Crouching, Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
Yes