Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Public Health AeroBiology Lab (PHAB Lab), led by Dr. Donald Milton, specializes in airborne infection transmission and influenza epidemiology research. We are currently seeking part-time Research Nurses to join our clinic research team at the University of Maryland College Park, School of Public Health. This Research Nurse position will primarily involve conducting clinic visits for participants in research studies focused on understanding respiratory virus transmission, conducted in the PHAB Lab Research Clinic. The Research Nurse works under the supervision of the Clinic Director. They will work closely with the clinic staff and undergraduate research assistants (URAs) to collect research data and maintain data quality across all active research protocols.

Skills and Experience:
-Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
-Strong written and verbal communication
-Ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
-Comfortable working in a fast-paced research clinic environment
 

Job Responsibilities:

-Conduct in-person clinic visits with study participants (young adults), including:
o Obtaining informed consent
o Confirming eligibility based on study inclusion/exclusion criteria
o Collecting demographic and survey data
o Measuring vital signs
o Collecting protocol-required biological specimens (e.g., nasal swabs, saliva,
blood)
-Perform basic specimen processing (e.g., centrifuging, labeling)
-Enter data into research database, including:
o Completing electronic case report forms (eCRFs)
o Addressing and resolving data queries
-Maintain protocol compliance and report any deviations or adverse events as instructed
-Assist in supervising undergraduate research assistants (URAs) during clinic procedures
-Monitor clinic supply levels and notify designated personnel when items are low
-Participate in community-facing study recruitment activities and campus events
-Support kiosk operations related to ongoing research studies
-Perform other duties as assigned in support of lab research activities

Best Consideration Date:

 09/05/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Preferences:

-Prior experience in a clinical research setting
-Familiarity with REDCap or electronic data capture (EDC) systems

Required/Minimum Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)
-Active Maryland state RN license or license in a compact State
-BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Schedule and Hours:

-This is a part-time position, requiring at least 20 hours per week.
-The regular schedule can be somewhat flexible, but it must cover the later hours of the
day, such as from 2 pm to 7 pm.
-Flexibility is needed during flu season as some weekend rotation may be required.
-There is potential for this position to transition into a full-time role with expanded
responsibilities.

Compensation:

-Starting at $38/hour

 

 

Department

SPHL-Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Non-Regular (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

Starting Hourly rate $38

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for empl