Job Description

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title

Research Project Assistant

Posting Summary

Provide clinical coordinator support to the Vaccine Testing Center (VTC) team to facilitate efficient operation of clinical infectious disease research and clinical trials. Monitor subject enrollment, recruitment and scheduling of visits for multiple clinical trials, including close coordination with recruiters for advertising and scheduling. Assign work to clinical assistant(s) as appropriate. Interact with study volunteers, University of Vermont Medical Center clinicians and research staff, sponsor representatives, and laboratory staff. Support the preparation and management of study-specific and regulatory documents. Collect, maintain and report data from clinical research studies. Perform data entry, QA/QC and data analysis, maintaining the highest standards of Good Clinical Practice. Prepare data and safety reports and presentations on a monthly and semi-annual basis.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor's degree with scientific background and one to three years related experience required. Effective time management and organizational skills required. Exposure to clinical settings or clinical research required. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications and internet resources required. Effective written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to pay close attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy required. Trained in Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (GCP) or ability to obtain required. Sound judgment in solving problems, prioritizing work tasks, and communicating with internal and external collaborators.

Desirable Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and with study subjects in a clinical research environment highly desirable. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Windows highly desirable.

Anticipated Pay Range

$21.58/hr - $24/hr

Other Information

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Union Position

Yes, UVMSU


Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date

12/11/2025

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled

No


Our Common Ground Statement
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.


Position Information

Position Title

Research Collaborator OC2 N

Posting Number

S5857PO

Department

COM Microbio & Molec Genetics/55120

Position Number

00025535

Percent of Full-Time

1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

12