Position Summary:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Assistant to join our dynamic research team. The successful candidate will have a pivotal role in supporting clinical trials and research studies to advance knowledge of mental health and improve patient care. The Clinical Research Assistant will work closely with the research team, study participants, and healthcare professionals to ensure the smooth and ethical execution of research projects. This role works under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.

Department expectations of the role:

Participant Recruitment and Screening: Identify and recruit eligible study participants according to study criteria. Screen potential participants to ensure their suitability for the research. Data Collection and Documentation: Assist in the collection of clinical data, including medical histories, laboratory results, and vital signs. Maintain accurate and organized records of all research-related activities. Ensure data integrity and compliance with study protocols. Informed Consent Process: Explain the research study to participants and obtain informed consent. Maintain documentation of informed consent processes. Clinical Procedures: Assist with clinical procedures, including but not limited to drawing blood, collecting vital signs, performing EKGs, and processing specimens. Ensure adherence to ethical and safety standards. Data Management: Enter, manage, and analyze research data using electronic databases and software. Generate reports and assist in data interpretation. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Assist in preparing and submitting regulatory documents as needed. Study Coordination: Collaborate with principal investigators, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the research. Coordinate study-related activities and scheduling. Participant Follow-up: Maintain regular contact with study participants to track their progress and ensure retention in the study. Quality Assurance: Assist in monitoring and auditing study sites to ensure protocol adherence and data quality. Adverse Event Reporting: Promptly report adverse events and safety concerns to the appropriate regulatory bodies.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees   Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)  The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!  Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)  Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

Free financial and legal counseling  Free mental health counseling services  Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs  Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.  Resources for child and elder care  Plus many more! 

Position Key Accountabilities:

Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training.  May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed. Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department. Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff. As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results. Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

General knowledge of research fields.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

No years of experience.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.  
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

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