Clinical Research Coordinator II, Neurology

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The Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader in the comprehensive management of neurological conditions. Our vibrant department comprises more than 75 full-time faculty in 12 subspecialty sections, supporting a spectrum of complex and innovative approaches to neurological care, a broad range of novel research programs, and a panoply of educational opportunities for trainees. The department offers access to the latest innovative treatments in one of the most rapidly advancing fields of medicine. Through collaborations with the O'Donnell Brain Institute, the department is building state-of-the art facilities for drug and device testing and bringing current and new faculty together for collaborative research on brain disease therapy

A multi-year Clinical Research Coordinator (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.

The CRC will participate in all phases of clinical research projects, from study design to analysis and writing manuscripts for submission to academic journals. They will work closely with research participants and with other clinical research team members, including CRCs, post-doctoral fellows, members of collaborating research groups, Program Managers, and Study Physicians.

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!

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in medical or science related field Experience 2 years years clinical research experience.
• May consider additional years of experience or advanced degree in lieu of education or experience, respectively.

Licenses and Certifications

• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.

Preferred Experience

• 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.
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and being a team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a detailed and well-organized record of research performed and results obtained.
• Ability to focus, work independently, and regularly seek feedback on job performance.
• Ability to establish priorities and balance demands of multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and willingness to shift focus and help where needed, to achieve goals across multiple ongoing research studies.
• Must be able to identify problems and develop solutions
• 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 working with older adults and cognitively impaired individuals is preferred. *
• A two-year commitment is strongly preferred

• Mastery of study protocols, and obtain training and certification where needed to carry out study procedures. *
• Study start up that includes study assistance with preliminary finance, regulatory which includes Velos & IRB, regular meeting with study sponsor, collecting all regulatory documents needed for study, setting up other UTSW departments needed for running study (IE MRI, CRU, LABS, etc), generation of source documents as needed.
• Assist study physicians with review of medical records to screen and identify potential research participants as well as pre-screening of possible 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.
• Scheduling of all study participants visits and performing and scheduling all study monitoring visits.
• 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 by manager or PI's

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.

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!