Research Professional 2 Clinical Research Consultant

About the Job

The Research Professional 2 - Clinical Research, temp casual consultant (Working Title: CIC Professional 2; Job Code: 0005) is an advanced technical leadership position designed for highly experienced Certified Veterinary Technicians. Serving as a senior individual within the Clinical Investigation Center (CIC), the incumbent exercises high autonomy and technical authority to manage complex medical research in clinical and preclinical environments.

Key Responsibilities

80%- Advanced Clinical & Surgical Leadership

• Independently manage study lifecycles (owner recruitment, screening, informed consent, and enrollment).
• Perform complex interventions such as CSF sampling, tissue biopsies, and IV, IP, SC, and PO dosing.
• Lead anesthesia protocols (complex drug calculations, induction, maintenance).
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert in surgical assisting, anesthesia, or preclinical modeling.
• Navigate hospital systems (VetView) to handle study scheduling, diagnostic orders, and financial charge captures.

10%- Regulatory & Ethical Oversight

• Ensure compliance with IACUC, USDA, and AAALAC standards.
• Apply GLP and GCP guidelines for FDA and regulatory submissions.
• Contribute to drafting and refining animal use protocols and SOPs.

10%- Translational Research & Mentorship

• Collaborate with researchers to validate animal models for human disease pathology.
• Train and mentor less experienced CIC staff, veterinary students, interns, and residents.
• Provide operational recommendations for hiring, assignments, scheduling, and work direction for student workers.

Work Location & Scheduling Requirements

• 95% on-site with minimal remote time allowed for administrative tasks.
• Requires lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs regularly, standing for 8-hour shifts, and performing tasks requiring high-precision fine motor skills.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A valid Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license.
• A BA/BS degree plus 2 years of related experience, OR a total of 6 years of combined related education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep familiarity with GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and GCP (Good Clinical Practice) regulations.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $36.00/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

How To Apply

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About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nations most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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