Clinical Research Coordinator I, Lab Trivedi

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Career development

Job summary

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support multi-study trials. The role focuses on coordinating patient interactions, data collection, and protocol adherence across clinical and research environments.

Ideal candidates will have a background in medical or scientific fields, strong communication, and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team, with a commitment to accurate data management and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in both clinical and research study settings.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct interaction with clinical research participants via phone, telehealth, or in-person.
• Coordinate regulatory information to comply with policies and requirements.
• Schedule study procedures per protocol and manage order sets.
• Assist PI with protocol deviations and option presentations within scope.
• Screen, recruit, enroll and follow subjects per protocol guidelines.
• Maintain data collection tools and CRFs as required.
• Assist in developing and implementing research studies and protocols.
• Maintain training and documentation for trial management systems.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clear communication

MS Office

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in medical/science field

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 youll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under the direction of an Investigator(s) with general supervision, to coordinate research projects. This position primarily performs patient/participant coordination, however, may conduct data management in smaller departments on as needed basis. Collects and ensures quality control of clinical or basic research data in support of multiple and/or complex research studies.

The preferred candidate would possess the following qualifications/skills:

• Experience in both clinical and research study settings

• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong organizational skills

Among other activities, the position will be responsible for:

• Direct interaction with clinical research participants enrolled in RAD/D2K (and possibly to include other studies)

• Coordination of study procedures, activities, and payments

• Collection of longitudinal study data and ensuring quality control of clinical research data

• Overseeing patient retention

• Supporting IRB maintenance and drafting of manuscripts and/or funding proposals

• May be involved in sample collecting and processing

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience working directly with participants/patients in clinical research studies. S/he will also be able to perform phlebotomy and have experience working with human tissue (including plasma, serum, and urine) specimens. Finally, experience working in Redcap is preferred.

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
  Bachelor's Degree or higher degree in medical or science related field

• Experience
  1 year of clinical research experience
  May consider additional years of experience or advanced degree in lieu of education or experience, respectively.

Preferred

• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Licensure may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
  (CPRAED) CPR AED Licensure may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
  ACRP or SOCRA certification a plus

JOB DUTIES

• Directly interacts with clinical research participants, as required, for the research study. Interacts via telephone, telehealth or in-person.
• Coordinate regulatory aspects of the trial including maintaining and developing regulatory information to comply with industry standards, University policies, FDA requirements or other hospital policies
• Coordinate and schedule study procedures as per protocol. Approved study protocols which have order sets built may be pended by the non-licensed coordinator with oversight by PI.
• When outside of protocol, presents evidence and provides options (within scope of protocol) to PI.
• Screen, recruit, enroll and follow subjects according to protocol guidelines. May also assist with the consent process
• Maintain and coordinate data collection information required for each study which may also include developing CRF's or data collection tools
• Assist in developing and implementing research studies to include writing clinical research protocols.
• Conduct study procedures according to the protocol with proper training and check offs to maintain scope of work
• Requires familiarity with research budgets to assist with or develop study budgets. May perform research billing activities, as needed, based on size of department (including linking patient calendars).
• May review and abstract information from medical records for verification of eligibility for trials, as needed based on size of department.
• Monitors patient safety by reviewing records and ensuring appropriate reporting per protocol and HRPP standards.
• Review research study protocols to ensure feasibility
• Assist in developing website or other social media for marketing/recruiting of clinical research study
• Develop proficiency in the clinical trial management system, electronic medical record and other required data entry systems
• Maintain subject level documentation
• 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.

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

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.