Job Description

Orthopaedic Surgery

The School of Medicine – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a highly motivated, engaged, and committed Senior Research Specialist who is interested in joining a fast-paced, highly productive team.

Our Orthopaedic service talent teams include: Attending Physicians, Fellow/Resident Physicians, Extender Practitioners, Nurses, ATC/OTCs, Clinical Administrative Coordinators, Research Faculty, Research Technical Teams, and Students. Our clinicians have clinical locations in Columbia, Jefferson City, Boonville, Liberty, and Springfield. The ideal candidate will play an instrumental role in the success of sustaining our department’s mission: advance the clinical, research and teaching components of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Missouri.

This position will partner with departmental staff to support the overall culture and advancement of the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute and C3 Orthopaedics Initiative (Comprehensive, Cutting Edge, Caring Culture), which fosters a fast learning and continuously improving organization to further our mission.

We are looking for someone with the following leadership qualities which are needed in our growing, fast- paced work environment:  
1.  Commitment and Passion  
2. Transparency 
3. Initiative for Action 
4. Ownership/Accountability  
5. Positive Energy/Inspire Others  
6. Delegation and Empowerment 
7. Teamwork focus 
8. Creativity and Innovation 
9. Strategic Planning  
10. Problem Solving

Position Overview:
•  Contribute to a positive, efficient and high-functioning clinical research work environment; Monitor research related processes/work flow to improve as necessary
•  Initiate and engage in consistent communication and collaboration with clinical staff, research team colleagues and research division leadership
•  Be the expert research team member regarding: orthopaedic surgery medical knowledge, clinical trial coordination, training colleagues/students/new clinical trial coordinators on applicable research procedures, and clinical trial coordination rules/regulations/guidelines
•  Work regularly and successfully with various data capture/research and analytics platforms and improve workflow processes when necessary 
•  Be the expert on assigned study protocols and projects
•  Pre-screen clinical patients for potential research enrollment per study 
protocol, guidelines, and IRB (institutional review board) approval
•  Enroll research subjects into various research studies, which includes a compliant consent process (or assisting PI/Co-I with enrollment and consent)
•  Completion of research follow-up visits per protocol
•  Research specimen collection/mobilization in adherence with environmental health and safety protocols
•  Complete first draft services for grant proposals, abstracts, manuscripts
•  Practice accurate and timely reporting to the IRB as applicable
•  Submit IRB applications, amendments, personnel change forms and annual reviews
•  Work closely with faculty/principal investigators and their clinical staff, residents and fellows, other research personnel and research financial professionals to assure compliance with study protocols, research guidelines, policies and regulations
•  Correspondence with external clinical research associates and sponsors
•  Meticulous and organized documentation of research activity, data collection and adverse events
•  Possess the flexibility to cross-train for necessary back-up systems in times of high case load in clinical research
•  Display the versatility necessary to work in multiple environments (Operating Room, Clinic, Inpatient Areas)
•  Acquire and use knowledge of institutional and federal regulations and guidelines related to human research
•  Stay compliant with Institutional Research training and IRB CITI training
•  Assure research subject safety at all times

Typically, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday with the ability to be flexible when needs arise.

Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Salary Range: $51,875 - $81,744 annually
Grade: GGS - 9E
University Title: SENIOR RESEARCH SPECIALIST
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

In addition to the Online Application, please provide a Resume.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. 

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.