Additional Info

General Position Information

Position Number: 00084505	Working Title: Clinical Research Associate I
Department Name: MMI Administration Research UNMC	Reports To Title: Assoc Dean of Research

Position Description Details

Responsibilities and Duties

RESPONSIBILITY	TIME SPENT PERCENTAGE	ESSENTIAL FUNCTION	TASKS
Recruit Study Participants	55	X	Recruit study participants. (E) Schedule and coordinate study visits. (E)
Collect and manage study data	45	X	Assist with collecting study data including running behavioral and neuroimaging study visits. (E) Collect questionnaire data. (E) Assist with collecting, processing, and storing biological samples. (E) Enter study data into an electronic database. (E) Maintain study data files. (E) Assist with processing neuroimaging data. (E)

Zone Definition Factors

Impact

How quickly is the overall correctness of the work of an incumbent in this position typically determined?:

Determined within a relatively short period of time

Include budget dollars, value of assets, and impact in terms of organizational exposure to risk/liability.

Describe the budgetary accountabilities for this position:

There are no responsibilities for collecting, maintaining, escorting, or controlling funds.

What impact do the decisions/recommendations made by the position have on the department/campus?:

The work product does affect the accuracy, reliability, and adequacy of research conclusions. There is little effect beyond the immediate organizational unit.

Contacts and Communications

TYPE OF CONTACT	LEVEL OF CONTACT	FREQUENCY OF CONTACT	PURPOSE OF CONTACT
Co-workers/MMI Staff	Within Department	Daily	Data collections/processing, scheduling
MMI Faculty	Within Department	Daily	Data collections, recruitment of participants
Community Partners	External to UNMC	Weekly	Participant recruitment and scheduling
UNMC Staff	Internal to UNMC	2-3 times a week	Data collections and study visits

Supervision Received

The position works under general supervision, with assignments based on departmental goals. Employees are expected to manage routine duties and projects independently, with progress reviewed through regular meetings and periodic evaluations.

Supervision Exercised

Does this position supervise?:

Type of Supervision Exercised:

No Supervision:
This role does not have supervisory responsibilities but may work collaboratively with colleagues and offer informal guidance when appropriate.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Working Environment

Office,Lab,Clinical

Patient Care and Contact - Age Specific Competency

Check the appropriate box(es) that describes the Age Specific population(s) served within the scope of this position.

All Age Group

Activity Frequency

Sit: Frequently (34-66%)	Bending: Frequently (34-66%)
Stand: Frequently (34-66%)	Kneeling: Occasionally (1-33%)
Walk: Frequently (34-66%)	Reaching: Frequently (34-66%)
Drive Motor Vehicle: Frequently (34-66%)	Crawling: Occasionally (1-33%)
Squatting: Occasionally (1-33%)	Climbing: Occasionally (1-33%)

If other, please explain:

Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Activity

Lift: Occasionally (1-33%) 10 lbs	Push: Occasionally (1-33%) 10 lbs
Carry: Occasionally (1-33%) 10 lbs	Pull: Occasionally (1-33%) 10 lbs

If other Lift, Carry, Push, Pull, please explain:

Exposure

Animals (Category 1): NO	Moving Machinery: NO
Animals (Category 3): NO	Biohazardous Material: NO
Blood & Bloody Fluids: YES	Uncomfortable temperature/ humidity: NO
Radiation/ Radioactive: NO	Noise: NO
Chemical Hazards: NO	Working from Heights: NO
Electrical Hazards: NO	Confined Space: NO
3B or Class 4 Laser: NO	Dust and Dusty environments: NO
Hot Work: NO

If other exposure, please explain:

Use of Protective Equipment

Hearing Protection: NO	Eye Protection: NO
Half or Full Face Reusable Respirator: NO	Protective Clothing: NO

If other protection, please explain:

Use of Hands/ Wrists

Keyboard: YES	Pipefitting: NO
Fine Manipulation: YES	Grasping: YES
Repetitive Motion: NO

If other use of hands/ wrists, please explain:

Sensory

Ability to Speak: YES	Depth Perception: YES
Hearing: YES	Distant Vision: YES
Sight: YES	Near Vision: YES
Color Vision: NO	Peripheral Vision: YES

Emergency Conditions

During emergency conditions due to severe weather, natural disasters, major utility failures, or other unplanned events, certain personnel are activated to minimizethe impacts of emergencies and disasters, and to protect people, property, and restore the primary mission of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.These personnel occupy positions which are designated as 'Essential Positions.'

Essential: