Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma and two years related experience required. 

Job Description: 

The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator provides administrative and technical assistance to research team in all aspects of clinical research operations and ongoing research projects.

Job Duties:

Assists clinical research coordinator with preparation of requisite documents to be sent to the Sponsor; under direction of PI may draft various communications with Sponsor. Applies knowledge in contributing to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) activities and/or other regulatory activities. Assures lab certification and normals are in place to insure compliance of requisite sponsored documents, which may include but not limited to laboratory certification. Prepares space for study equipment and supplies as requested and maintains supply inventory and equipment. Schedules appointments and procedures as per protocol. Supports coordinators in maintaining accurate source documentation and documenting handling of test articles and clinical supplies. Learns to monitor compliance with regulatory standards. Obtains pertinent medical records as requested; reviews patient records and protocol requirements and reports back to Clinical Research Coordinator and/or PI with findings. Assists with patient enrollment and tracks enrollment figures and in assuring all screening, eligibility and procedures are performed. Assists in processing and shipping lab specimens; retrieves and/or sends identified research specimens certified if indicated as per regulations. Participates in pre-site visit and site initiation with the research team as requested; assists with study initiation. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

If appropriately trained and tested for competency, obtains vital signs and performs phlebotomy; maintains temperature and QC logs per protocol compliance. Performs related duties as required.

Salary Range:  Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation