Clinical Research Assistant I

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF qualified employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support neuroscience research involving intracranial data collection in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes data management, coordination with investigators, and maintaining compliant research operations. A minimum two-year commitment is preferred.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to documentation, and flexibility to work with hospital staff and researchers across studies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with clinical research and data management is beneficial.
• Familiarity with IRB processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter data into case report forms or data collection systems.
• Assist with data queries and edits for accuracy.
• Prepare reports and regulatory submissions as needed.
• Maintain data integrity across research studies.

Skills

Data entry

Regulatory compliance

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EDC systems

Job 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. We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support human neuroscience research involving intracranial electrophysiology data collection in the hospital. This role is patient-facing and requires excellent interpersonal skills and documentation practices, and a flexible schedule. A minimum commitment of two years is preferred. The Clinical Research Assistant will work closely with researchers and hospital staff to ensure high-quality data acquisition and compliant research operations.

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
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• 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

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

• (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,