Clinical Research Assistant II, Pediatric Neurology

About the role

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is hiring a Clinical Research Assistant II in the Department of Pediatrics, supporting the division of Neurology. The position works under the direction of an Investigator with general supervision, providing ongoing data management for local and national research studies and may coordinate observational trials. It supports investigator-initiated studies, including natural history studies and a biorepository, and is part of a collaborative team.

Key responsibilities

• Patient recruitment, consent, data collection, data entry, biospecimen collection and processing, query resolution and regulatory management
• Schedule research visits and assist research staff with protocol-related tasks
• Review and abstract medical records, enter data into case report forms and maintain study documentation
• Perform QA/QC data checks, compile data for regulatory submissions and help prepare IRB reports and annual reports
• Prepare research records for sponsor and internal audits
• With training and supervision, assist with screening, collect and process specimens, and perform procedures such as phlebotomy, vital signs and EKGs
• Order and maintain research supplies and assist with study closeout

Required profile

• High school diploma, associate's degree in a medical or science field, or bachelor's degree in a medical or science field with no prior experience
• 2 years of experience with a high school diploma, or 1 year with an associate's degree
• Knowledge of federal and institutional clinical research regulations, clinical research protocols and PHI regulations
• BLS or CPR/AED certification may be required depending on location

Required skills

• Strong computer skills with spreadsheets, databases and web-based software
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to conduct interviews with research subjects
• Experience with REDCap strongly preferred but not required

What we offer

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employees
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Tuition reimbursement and wellness programs