CTRC Clinical Research Nurse

The University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

AD&D Insurance

Dental & Vision plan

Disability insurance

Retirement plan (TRS)

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas (CTRC) seeks a Clinical Research Nurse to safeguard participant safety and deliver protocol-compliant care in a part-time role. You will perform protocol-directed procedures, collect specimens, and educate participants, collaborating with investigators and the research team.

Minimum qualifications include an accredited nursing program graduate, an active RN license in Texas, and 3+ years of clinical/research experience, with BLS certification current.

Qualifications

• RN license required (state Texas)
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience with direct patient or research interactions
• BLS certification required and current

Responsibilities

• Perform protocol-directed research procedures and assessments per approved protocols
• Conduct phlebotomy and collection of biological specimens as required
• Process specimens per protocol and lab requirements with proper labeling and storage
• Maintain accurate research documentation and source data
• Monitor participants for safety and report adverse events promptly
• Assist in recruitment, screening, and informed-consent activities as permitted by protocol

Skills

RN license

Clinical research

Patient care

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Salary Range $50,000 per year at 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week)

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Monthly

Position Status

Position Status Regular part-time

Location

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/16/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 10/05/2026

Join the University of Texas at Dallas Clinical and Translational Research Center ( CTRC ) and play a vital role in advancing innovative clinical research that impacts patient care and scientific discovery through a flexible part-time opportunity.

The CTRC is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse who is passionate about research, participant safety, and delivering high-quality clinical care. The primary responsibility of this position is to support the safe, accurate, and protocol-compliant conduct of human-subjects research. The Research Nurse will perform protocol-directed research procedures and assessments involving research participants, including clinical measurements, specimen collection and processing, and participant education.

The Research Nurse will promote research participant safety, recognize and appropriately elevate clinically significant findings or concerns arising during research activities, and ensure accurate documentation and adherence to study protocols and institutional requirements. The Research Nurse may actively participate in research participant recruitment and education and works collaboratively with the Medical Director, principal investigators, physicians, research coordinators and administrators, laboratory personnel, and other members of the research team.

Minimum Education and Experience

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Experience: At least three (3) years of nursing experience involving direct interaction with individuals in a clinical or research setting.

Licenses and Certifications:

Registered Nurse (RN)

Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas issued by the Texas Board of Nursing. Licensure must be current upon hire and maintained throughout employment.

Basic Life Support ( BLS )

Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association ( AHA ) or American Red Cross ( ARC ). Certification must be current upon hire and maintained throughout employment.

Preferred Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

At least one (1) year of nursing experience in a human-subjects research setting involving direct interaction with research participants and performance of protocol-directed research procedures.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform protocol-directed research procedures and assessments in accordance with approved research protocols, study-specific procedures, institutional policies, and applicable research requirements.
• Perform phlebotomy and other protocol-required biological specimen collection.
• Process research specimens according to protocol and laboratory requirements, including centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, handling, storage, and preparation for distribution or shipment.
• Maintain specimen integrity by adhering to protocol-specific processing timelines, temperature and storage requirements, laboratory procedures, and applicable biosafety and shipping requirements.
• Perform and document protocol-required clinical measurements and research assessments, which may include vital signs, ECG acquisition, and other study-specific procedures within the scope of RN practice and demonstrated competency.
• Monitor research participants during protocol-directed procedures; recognize abnormal findings, symptoms, adverse events, or other safety concerns; and promptly notify the appropriate investigator, Medical Director, or other designated research personnel in accordance with study and CTRC procedures.
• Initiate appropriate emergency response procedures when indicated.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely research documentation, including documentation of research procedures, assessments, specimen collection and processing, and other protocol-required activities.
• Identify and promptly communicate protocol deviations, specimen-processing errors, safety concerns, or other research-related issues to the appropriate investigator or CTRC leadership.
• Participate in research participant recruitment, screening, education, and informed-consent activities as permitted by the study protocol, IRB approval, institutional policy, and delegated study responsibilities.
• Review and follow study protocols, manuals of procedures, laboratory manuals, source documentation requirements, and other study-specific instructions necessary to perform assigned research activities.
• Complete and maintain required institutional and study-specific training, including human-subject research and Good Clinical Practice training and, when applicable to assigned responsibilities, training required for the handling, packaging, or shipment of biological specimens.
• Demonstrate competency in the safe operation of clinical, laboratory, and research equipment required for assigned protocols.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with research participants and members of multidisciplinary research teams.
• Work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple research activities and maintaining attention to participant safety, protocol adherence, specimen integrity, and accurate documentation.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

Work Notice
This is a part-time position scheduled for 20 hours per week. Work will be performed on-site and in person.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

• BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• AD&D Insurance
• Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan
• Fertility Benefits
• Paid time off

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Human Resources,
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021