Research Coordinator

Job Description

An open, fully funded position for a clinical research coordinator is available in the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA). We are looking for an exceptional candidate with expertise in clinical research to join a collaborative team of clinicians, epidemiologists, and statisticians conducting state‑of‑the‑art research on dementia.

The position will support research activities of a sponsor‑funded study focused on understanding dementia with Lewy bodies in South Texas.

The candidate will work closely with the Investigators to coordinate and participate in a variety of complex activities including recruitment, consenting, administering cognitive and neuropsychiatric assessments, documentation, data entry, and quality control review.

The candidate will perform diverse research and administrative duties requiring sound judgment. The candidate must be self‑motivated, independent in task completion, and comfortable accepting feedback and guidance from colleagues. The ability to work well in a team and excellent communication skills are a must.

• Supports the investigative team in the planning, evaluation, implementation, and documentation of scientific research.
• Actively recruits, screens, and enrolls potential study candidates.
• Discusses study protocols with potential study candidates and obtains informed consent.
• Schedules, coordinates, and confirms study visits.
• Completes screening procedures for the review of the investigative team, conducts study visits, collects and processes data, completes research‑related forms, performs electronic data entry, and maintains study subject data.
• Instructs and counsels research participants in study procedures.
• Develops and maintains study source documents and Case Report Forms, prepares study timelines, and when necessary, reports adverse events to the PI.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and local regulations and that all regulatory processes are correct and align with the policies of UTHSCSA as well as various research organizations.
• Monitors close‑out of studies and ensures records are retained for appropriate length of time.
• Reviews goals and requirements of any new protocols; plans and designs source documentation for protocol; and coordinates study initiation.
• Maintains excellent communication with the investigative team.
• Provides staff training and oversight of research.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data capture systems such as Red Cap.
• Provides routine technical/administrative assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects to ensure continuous clinical research operations.
• Assists with the development of new protocols, project reports, IRB submissions, and grant submissions.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently with research participants and staff with minimal supervision.
• Possess strong skills for multitasking, meeting competing deadlines, prioritizing and supporting the investigator team.
• Strong ethics and professionalism.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

• Three (3) years of progressive experience in research coordination, data collection, and/or facilitating the patient experience in research projects is required.
• Working knowledge in clinical research and project management methodologies is preferred.
• English and Spanish bilingual is also preferred.

• Three (3) years of progressive experience in grant administration, research coordination, data collection, and/or facilitating the patient experience in research projects is required.