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Reference #: 24001221 Description Grade: T24 The link below will give you information about the University's "T" salary structure. . A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source. Summary: The Research Specialist will work under the supervision of the Director, CRORA and the Principal Investigator in the Neurology Department in LKSOM. The incumbent will be responsible for the execution of multiple research studies related to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, including treatment trials, collection of natural history data and entry, collection and cataloguing of samples for the tissue bank and performance of biochemical and biomarker assays related to mechanisms of disease. In this position, the associate will interact with clinical research team members, research subjects with ALS, and research and clinical faculty. In sponsored research projects the associate will be responsible for regulatory materials and interacting with the sponsor and their representatives. Essential Functions of Position: Primary responsibilities include the coordination of study enrollment, oversight of study protocols, and submission of research activities per IRB regulations.  Incumbent will establish and maintain databases of subjects, process informed consent paperwork, and ensure study payment is processed and received in a timely fashion dependent on the sponsor instructions. This may involve the use of On Core or the production of invoices. Additional responsibilities include working independently to drive day to day research activities, supporting multiple active protocols simultaneously while adhering to FDA, IRB, Pennsylvania, and related regulations. The incumbent may assist with supplying information used in progress report preparation as requested by the Principal Investigator. The incumbent will enroll subjects in the tissue bank and collect samples of serum, plasma and urine and clinical trials/studies, process samples by centrifuging and freezing down aliquots, organize and store samples, conduct experiments to analyze collected samples, when necessary, maintain database with clinical data tied to the biological samples. Studies will include multi-site trials where Temple is the lead site and data will be collected and analyzed from multiple other sites. Additional responsibilities include: administering outcome measures, enter data, process and ship samples, maintain regulatory documents and correspondence. Maintain the lab protocols for handling of specimens and order appropriate tubes and supplies for sample collection as required by the protocols for the clinical research studies. Performs other duties as assigned. Benefits of working at Temple University include: Great Benefit package Generous time off Parental Leave Tuition Remission Dynamic Workforce to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University.

Required Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in life science or health professions field and at least two years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Required Skills & Abilities: *Must have strong written and verbal communication skills *Ability to operate all standard office equipment/software including MS office. *Ability to work independently or as a team with attention to detail and adherence to project deadlines. This position requires a background check. This is a grant funded position. Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender dentity, genetic information or veteran status. Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Click here. You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.

Primary Location:Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)

Job:Staff Schedule:Full-time Shift:Day Job Employee Status:Regular

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