Lead Clinical Research Assistant, Otolaryngology

Job Description - Lead Clinical Research Assistant, Otolaryngology (911110)

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!

The Otolaryngology Department is looking to hire a full‑time Lead Clinical Research Assistant to assist with ongoing clinical research studies. The employee works under the direction of an Investigator(s) with limited supervision, to provide ongoing data management for local and national research studies and may coordinate observational (non‑treatment/treatment) trials/studies. The employee will also work on complex studies in a lead role, under the direction of the Research Manager and the PI.

• 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
• Education – High School Diploma or Associate's Degree in medical or science related field or Bachelor's Degree or higher in medical or science related field
• Experience – 4 years of experience with High School Diploma; 2 years of experience with Associate's Degree; 1 year of experience with Bachelor's Degree or higher. Prior experience in the UTSW clinical research mentoring program is highly desirable, and participation in the UTSW clinical research mentoring program may count as additional experience.

• Licenses and Certifications – BLS (Basic Life Support) may be required based on research study protocol or affiliate location requirements. CPR AED may be required based on research study protocol or affiliate location requirements.
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Bi‑Lingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

• Assists with participant screening and recruitment for complex trials or multiple research studies at any given time.
• Conducts and documents consent for participants in studies. Develops consent plans and documents for participants.
• Independently corrects and documents incomplete, inaccurate, or missing data for more complex studies.
• Understands visit schedules, criteria and protocol requirements for complex trials; schedules research visits, etc.
• Completes research protocol‑related tasks.
• Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria.
• Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients.
• 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.
• Assists with ordering and maintaining research supplies following university/department procedures, ensuring that equipment is in good working order.
• Assists with collecting and processing specimens following established procedures/protocols.
• 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 of PI…