Clinical Research Assistant II, Pediatric Neurology

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Teaching/tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Retirement programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator II to support the Pediatrics Neurology division. The role focuses on coordinating investigator-initiated studies, managing data collection, and assisting with regulatory and biospecimen processes.

The position involves patient recruitment, consent, data entry, and QA/QC across local and national trials, with collaboration in a team environment and emphasis on compliance and study integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical or science related field or equivalent experience.
• Clinical Research Coordinator experience preferred.
• Experience with regulatory documentation and patient recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Schedules research visits and ensures protocol adherence.
• Assists with data collection, entry, and database maintenance.
• Recruits and consents participants for studies.
• Ensures data quality and resolves queries for regulatory submissions.
• Assists with preparation of IRB materials and audits.
• Maintains study supplies and documentation for audits.

Skills

Data management

Recruitment

IRB coordination

REDCap

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical or science related field

Associate's degree in medical or science related field

High School Diploma

Tools

REDCap

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 No. 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 provide ongoing data management for local and national research studies and may coordinate observational (non-treatment/treatment) trials/studies. May provide supporting role for more complex studies under the direction of the PI, Clinical Research Coordinator and/or Clinical Research Lead.

This CRA II position in the Department of Pediatrics, supporting the division of Neurology, will primarily support investigator-initiated studies, including natural history studies and a biorepository. Primary duties will include patient recruitment, consenting, data collection, data entry, biospecimen collection and processing, query resolution, and overall regulatory management. Experience with REDCap strongly preferred but not required. This position will be part of a collaborative team environment.

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

Education

• High School Diploma or
• Associate's Degree in medical or science related field or
• Bachelor's Degree medical or science related field and no prior experience

Experience

• 2 years experience with High School Diploma or
• 1 year experience with Associate's Degree

Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on affiliate location requirements.
• (CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on affiliate location requirements.

JOB DUTIES

• Understands visit schedules, criteria and protocol requirements for low complexity trials (e.g., questionnaire, data registry, scripted); schedules research visits.
• Assists research staff by completing research protocol related tasks.
• Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria.
• 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.
• Performs QA/QC clinical analysis and data checks using various databases based on trial.
• Assists with preparing annual reports and/or modifications to institutional review board (IRB). This may include reportable events (UPIRSO).
• Assist and prepare research records for formal sponsor audits or internal audits.
• Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients after training and with supervision.
• With adequate training and supervision, assists with participant screening and recruitment for more complex trials.
• Conducts and documents consent for participants in studies. Assists with the development of consent plans and documents for participants.
• Identifies incomplete, inaccurate, or missing data for more complex studies and works with lead coordinator to correct errors.
• 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.
• May perform patient care (basic skills) under the direction