Bilingual Clinical Research Vocational Nurse II

Texas A&M University System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bilingual Clinical Research Vocational Nurse II will support clinical and field-based research at the Dallas Clinic and Mobile Health Assessment Centers. The LVN role requires fluency in English and Spanish and nursing licensure to perform data collection, specimen handling, and participant safety tasks under supervision.

You will work with the MHAC Clinical Manager and Clinical Program Director to ensure protocol compliance, biosafety standards, and accurate data entry in research

Qualifications

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required for the position.
• LVN licensure is required to practice in the clinical/research setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead data collection and vital signs for study participants.
• Collect biological specimens (blood, urine, saliva, stool, breastmilk, hair/nail) per protocol.
• Prepare and label specimens, maintain chain-of-custody, store and transport samples.
• Administer study questionnaires and assist with digital health assessments.
• Ensure privacy and confidentiality of participant information and adhere to SOPs.
• Coordinate clinical and data activities with the MHAC Clinical Manager and study team.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job description

Job Title

Bilingual Clinical Research Vocational Nurse II

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Dallas

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

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Position Information

Job Summary:

The Clinical Research Vocational Nurse supports the implementation of clinical and field-based research activities within the Texas A&M AgriLife IHA at our Dallas Clinic and on our Mobile Health Assessment Centers (MHACs). The LVN plays a critical role in participant engagement, specimen and data collection, biosafety compliance, and coordination of study procedures by utilizing nursing knowledge and clinical judgement. This occurs under the direction of the MHAC Clinical Manager and the Clinical Program Director. This role requires frequent verbal and written interaction with individuals whose primary language may be English or Spanish. Therefore, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is a requirement for the position.

Responsibilities

Research Data Collection

• Serves as the lead vocational nurse and performs research data collection on a daily basis.
• Performs and documents vital signs, anthropometric measurements (height, weight, waist circumference), and body composition assessments (e.g., Bod Pod, Pea Pod, InBody 770) according to study protocols (training to be provided on more specialized pieces of equipment).
• Conducts nursing assessments within LVN scope of practice and reports findings to supervising clinical personnel or investigators.
• Observes participants during study procedures and monitors for changes in condition.
• Performs and assists with biological specimen collection and processing, including blood (both phlebotomy and fingerstick samples), urine, saliva, stool, breastmilk, and hair/nail samples, following BSL-2 safety standards.
• Prepares and labels biological specimens, maintain chain-of-custody documentation, and ensure accurate sample storage and transport.
• Administers study questionnaires and assists participants in completing digital health assessments.
• Documents all pertinent findings and communicates with the study team, as appropriate.
• Updates participant data information and results in electronic software records.
• Follows all Standard Operating Procedures for each clinical procedure.
• Maintains research participant privacy and confidentiality.

Clinical Duties

• Determines equipment, and supply needs, as applicable, for facilitation of clinical research protocols.
• Oversees and ensures the cleanliness of exam and data collection rooms are maintained at the highest standards to prevent spread of infection.
• Ensures clinical supplies are properly stocked and available as needed for patient care.
• Keeps inventory and ensures proper care and maintenance of all medical supplies and equipment, abiding by expiration dates, temperature and storage requirements, and orders/replenishes supplies as needed.
• Ensures all Point of Care testing performed are compliant with the CLIA Waiver Certificate requirements and keeps the proper required documentation.
• Abides by the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clinical and non‑clinical procedures conducted.
• Supports data entry and verification in electronic data capture systems and research databases (e.g., REDCap).
• Reviews vital signs, clinical findings, or adverse events and promptly reports any abnormal findings to the PI or Clinical Manager.
• Escalates non‑routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the MHAC Clinical Manager.
• Works closely with the MHAC Clinical Manager to ensure abnormal research participant results are promptly identified and referred for appropriate follow‑up when necessary.
• Maintains all appropriate certifications, and training necessary for the role (Citi training, CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc.).
• Ensures that all activities performed are compliant with the rules and regulations set forth by the TAMU system, state, and federal regulations.
• Assists with the implementation of corrective actions regarding clinical quality or research compliance.
• Serves as a clinical resource to Medical Assistants regarding specimen collection, infection control, participant safety, and clinic or research w