Clinical Research Associate, Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, Dell Medical School

Job Details

Purpose

To support the execution of research tasks as part of the Health Transformation & Design Program (HTD) at the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease (TCPCHD).

Under supervision of the Research Specialist, the Research Assistant (RA) supports faculty investigators in the Pediatric Heart Center (TCPCHD) in carrying out the research agenda regarding congenital and pediatric cardiac diseases.

The range of duties includes, but is not limited to : study participant recruitment / consenting, data collection, data entry, organizing collected information, records management, and communicating with team members on the status of projects.

Responsibilities

At the direction of the Research Specialist, provides day-to-day project assistance with faculty research studies. Screens, recruits, and conducts the informed consent process with eligible research participants and tracks participation over time.

Reviews health information from participants’ electronic medical records to screen for eligibility.

Developing and maintaining research regulatory documentation including, but not limited to Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews as well as study specific CRFs.

Acts as primary contact for study participants, including scheduling and confirming appointments. Either remotely or in person.

Develops and provides, with supervision from Research Specialist, participant educational materials. Collects clinical data and maintains study databases and ensures data is complete and accurate.

Uses a variety of software and database technologies, including REDCap, Excel, and other software and databases to enter data and track study activities.

Enters all required study data on an ongoing basis. Participates in weekly study team meetings and regular trainings and in-services with the study team.

Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field. Demonstrated organizational skills. Experience working in a medical or scientific research setting, or comparable health-or social services-oriented organization.

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to discuss personal topics with research participants in a compassionate, sensitive manner with an understanding of the ethical as well as HIPAA requirements.

Demonstrated detail orientation, ability to follow-through, and strong problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word and willingness to learn other technologies as necessary.

Ability to work independently and on a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual Spanish

Finalist is required to complete Ascension Seton Research Affiliate application and UT Health Worklife Screening process, part of this involves proof of and / or completion of immunizations for our affiliates approval.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to diversity and excellence within the learning health system.

At the Dell Medical School we strive to create a vital, inclusive health ecosystem. To ensure alignment, we follow these fundamental values : .

Additional education may substitute for experience.

Salary Range

$40,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions.

May work around biohazards.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Climbing of stairs.

Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines.

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section;

you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.

that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.