Clinical Research Assistant I

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant I to support ophthalmology research activities within the Ophthalmology Clinical Research Unit. The role includes data management, regulatory tasks, tissue repository coordination, and assisting with IRB submissions.

Responsibilities include coordinating research activities, assisting with participant interactions, and ensuring data integrity across studies with potential phlebotomy duties as trained.

Qualifications

• Proven data management for clinical studies.
• Experience with regulatory and IRB processes.
• Phlebotomy training and certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Enter data into study forms and data systems.
• Assist with data queries and regulatory submissions.
• Support tissue collection and repository activities.
• Coordinate visits and study-related tasks under supervision.

Skills

Data management

Regulatory documentation

IRB submissions

Phlebotomy (certified)

Study coordination

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Research Assistant I (974238)

Job Description

Clinical Research Assistant I - ( 974238 )

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under the direction of an Investigator(s) with general supervision, to primarily provide ongoing data management for local and national research studies. May coordinate observational (non-treatment) studies.

The Clinical Research Assistant I (CRA I) will support the Ophthalmology Clinical Research Unit (CRU) in the conduct and coordination of ophthalmology-related clinical research. This entry-level position will provide support across departmental research studies, with primary responsibilities related to an ongoing tissue repository study and future biorepository initiatives. Responsibilities will include coordinating research activities and tissue collections, providing administrative and regulatory support, assisting with IRB submissions, and supporting clinical research coordinators with study-related activities. The position requires flexibility in work schedules to accommodate study-related tissue collections associated with operating room procedures. Additional responsibilities may include participant-facing research activities and phlebotomy when appropriately trained and certified, with opportunities for progressive involvement in the coordination and conduct of a broader range of ophthalmology clinical research studies as experience and skills develop. Duties may evolve based on the operational and research needs of the Ophthalmology CRU.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
  (CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on affiliate location requirements
  

JOB DUTIES

• Enters data into case report forms or other data collection system based on research study. Assists with maintenance of study level documentation.
• Assists with data queries and possible edits for accuracy.
• Compiles data for regulatory requirements and /or deadlines for local or sponsor submissions.
• Maintains existing databases and ensures data integrity.
• Understands visit schedules, criteria and protocol requirements for routine and low complexity trials (e.g., questionnaire, data registry, scripted); schedules research visits.
• Assists research staff by completing research protocol related tasks.
• Assists with preparing annual reports and/or modifications to institutional review board (IRB). This may include reportable events (UPIRSO).
• Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria.
• Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients after training and with supervision.
• Assists with ordering and maintaining research supplies following university/department procedures, ensuring that equipment is in good working order.
• With adequate training and supervision, assists with collecting and processing specimens following established procedures/protocols.
• Assists in preparing studies for closeout, (e.g. packing files, documenting files for storage, shipping extra supplies back to sponsor).
• With adequate training/credentialing and supervision, performs study procedures such as phlebotomy, vital signs, and EKG's needed for research study. Based on research study, other procedures/equipment/services may be required.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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