Posting Information
| Posting Number | PG193438EP |
| Internal Recruitment | No |
| Working Title | Clinical Studies Core (CSC) Manager |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | $58,000 - $63,000 (Commensurate with education & experience |
| Work Schedule | Mon. - Fri., 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Job Location | Raleigh, NC |
| Department | Research |
| About the Department |
The College of Veterinary Medicine conducts clinical research as part of its mission to advance knowledge and improve animal health.
The Clinical Studies Core offers resources and expertise to facilitate clinical research at the College of Veterinary Medicine.
The mission of the Clinical Studies Core is to support interactions between clinical and basic research groups within North Carolina State University and to expand collaborative relationships beyond the university with practicing veterinarians, animal owners, and industry partners.
Essential Job Duties
Under the direction of the CVM Manager of Research Support Services and Core Laboratories Program Director, the Clinical Studies Core (CSC) Manager will oversee the day-to-day organizational management of the CSC. The manager supervises a team of coordinators who provide clinical research support for clinical trials throughout the veterinary hospital. The successful candidate in this position will be responsible for all the administrative aspects of management and operations of the CSC and they will also provide hands-on technical assistance to projects run through the CSC as needed.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Management and oversight of all clinical studies run through the CSC
- Ensure that all CSC patients receive high quality care
- Train and coach staff in related policies, procedures, and patient care including hands on technical training as needed
- Create study budgets and study work plans, track time spent on studies and ensure resources are being used efficiently
- Assist with the generation of study documents
- Design and optimize SOPS
- Assist with clinical trials: recruit patients, collect biological samples, coordinate and schedule patient visits, enter study data
- Coordinate multiple schedules to allow for optimal flow of clinical studies
Some projects will require more technical research duties such as extraction of DNA and RNA from biological specimens, isolating PBMCs, and general laboratory maintenance
Other Responsibilities
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required; for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or an undergraduate degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Other Required Qualifications
- Experience in canine/feline veterinary clinical medicine is required.
- Experience in animal handling/restraint, venipuncture, biological sample collection and processing is required.
- Experience in clinical research, and Good Clinical Practice is highly preferred, as is a good understanding or experience with running clinical trials.
- The ability to independently collect data and maintain accurate records in both written and digital form is essential, as is the ability to instruct others on doing this.
- Ability to support, develop, design, and/or execute moderately complex research activities for numerous research projects under the general guidance of multiple Principal Investigators.
- These activities will include budget development for grants and participation in formulating research methods by suggesting options for improving quality of study designs and recommending solutions for efficient and effective data collection.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong ability to manage several projects at once.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a veterinary technician in a clinical setting
- Previous supervisory experience
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
Licensed/Registered/Certified by any State
Graduation from an AVMA fully accredited two- or four-year Veterinary Technician Program
Valid NC Driver's License required
No
Commercial Driver's License required
No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
| Job Open Date | 06/04/2024 |
| Anticipated Close Date |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please attache a cover letter, resume, and contact information for professional references.
Position Details
| Position Number | 00110844 |
| Position Type | EHRA Non-Faculty |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) | 1.00 |
| Appointment | 12 Month Recurring |
| Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather | Mandatory - Adverse Weather |
| Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events | Mandatory - Medical Emergencies |
| Department ID | 191901 - Research |
| AA/EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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