Clinical Research Coordinator II, Neurology

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
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!

DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY

A multi-year Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC) position is available in the Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.  Working independently under the Principal Investigator, the CRC will be responsible for carrying out clinical research studies, including but not limited to participant recruitment and enrollment, scheduling study visits, carrying out study procedures, data collection and transfer to data repositories, and maintaining study records.  The CRC must be able to work in a multidisciplinary clinical team, display a high degree of initiative, and have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills. 

BENEFITS
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
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in medical or science related field

• Experience
  2 years clinical research experience.
  May consider additional years of experience or advanced degree in lieu of education or experience, respectively.

Preferred

• 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 research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
  ACRP or SOCRA certification a plus.
• Experience
  
  • Experience working with older adults and cognitively impaired individuals is preferred.
  • A two-year commitment is strongly preferred.
  • Candidates with phlebotomy skills preferred

  • Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and operating system: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn new software applications (MATLAB, R).

  • Experience and knowledge of regulatory aspects of clinical research

  • Must have a professional demeanor and a strong commitment to patient confidentiality.

  • Ability to interact comfortably and respectfully with older adults and cognitively impaired research participants in a medical research environment.

JOB DUTIES

• Mastery of study protocols and obtain training and certification where needed to carry out study procedures.
• Assist study physicians with review of medical records to screen and identify potential research participants.
• Recruitment and retention of research participants for clinical studies (includes obtaining written informed consent, serving as the primary contact for study participants, scheduling study visits, and tracking participants throughout the study).
• Generate participant-related study data, including but not limited to: administering clinical questionnaires; administering cognitive testing; obtaining vital signs and other physical measurements; performing blood draws; processing and shipping blood samples; and assisting with MRI acquisition. 
• Travel to research participants’ homes to carry out study procedures.
• Accurate and timely entry of clinical research data into electronic databases.
• Attend regular meetings with the Principal Investigator and other team members to discuss study progress and challenges.
• Assist with the preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and related documents regarding the protection of human subjects, including maintenance of study binders with study records
• Quantitative analysis of clinical research data
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as requested
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

EEO Statement
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.