Clinical Research Assistant II, Cancer Center

Clinical Research Assistant II, Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center – Core Tissue Bank

Job Summary

The Tissue Management Shared Resource in the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is looking to hire a full-time employee who would like exposure to the clinical research field. You will work in a fast-paced work environment and interact with patients and clinical staff at UT Southwestern and Parkland Hospital. The primary duty for this role is to explain the cancer center biorepository and consent patients who agree to participate. The hours for this position are Monday-Friday: 5:00AM to 2:00PM. Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish are highly encouraged to apply.

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you’ve made to our country. We’re proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Experience and Education

• High School and 2 years of experience; OR
• Associate’s degree in medical or science related field and 1 year of experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in medical or science related field and no prior experience.
• A minimum of Heart Saver for non-licensure or BLS for Licensure may be required based on affiliate location requirements.

Job Duties

• Discuss the research studies and consent patients. Communicate study status with team and clinical staff in a time efficient manner.
• Manage consent and specimen collection study logs for all.
• Communicate with clinical, surgical and pathology staff regarding timely research specimen collection.
• Procure specimens from hospitals and clinics and distribute specimens to researchers on campus for time critical collections.
• Document specimen collections in case report forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable Federal and institutional regulations governing clinical research.
• Knowledge of clinical research protocols.
• Effective organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactively works to maximize results of the team and organization.
• Follows and understands the regulations for Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Proactively works to maximize results of the team and organization.
• Possess strong computer skills (spreadsheets, databases, and interactive web-based software).
• Possess good communication skills.
• Possess the ability to problem solve.
• Work requires ability to conduct interviews with research subjects.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office environment but may require periodic visits to clinical and off-site clinical areas for purpose of interviewing patients. May require local or out-of-state travel based on research study.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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.

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