Clinical Research Assistant , Internal Medicine

Job Description - Clinical Research Assistant I, Internal Medicine (980364)

Job Description

Clinical Research Assistant I, Internal Medicine - ( 980364 )

Description

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!

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.

Wor k s und e r the d irection of an Investigator(s) with g eneral sup e rvisio n , to prim a rily provi d e ong o ing data management f o r loc a l an d n ation a l r e se a rch st u di e s. May assist with interventional and observational (non-tre a tment) stu d ies (two or more) as needed, providing support for more complex studies under the direction of the PI or Clinical Research Coordinator.

The Clinical Research Assistant I will independently and collaboratively support multiple clinical studies by assisting with recruitment, screening, consenting, and following participants; managing research data through CRFs, electronic data capture systems, and EPIC; supporting laboratory activities including specimen processing and shipping; performing data quality reviews and query resolution; ensuring protocol compliance; assisting with study start-up, maintenance, and closeout activities; and providing operational support to the Clinical Research Coordinators and Research Nurses.

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
• 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
• Licenses and Certifications
  (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

• 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…