Clinical Research Assistant II, Simmons Cancer Center

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
Works under the direction of an Investigator(s) with general supervision, to provide ongoing data management for local and national research studies and may coordinate observational (non-treatment/treatment) trials/studies. May provide supporting role for more complex studies under the direction of the PI, Clinical Research Coordinator and/or Clinical Research Lead. 
 

The Clinical Research Assistant supports low-complexity clinical trials by coordinating and scheduling research visits, assisting with screening, recruitment, and informed consent under supervision, and ensuring protocol adherence. Key responsibilities include reviewing medical records for eligibility, entering and verifying data in case report forms and databases, resolving data queries, and maintaining accurate study documentation. The role also involves assisting with regulatory submissions and IRB reports, preparing for audits, ordering and maintaining study supplies, and supporting study close-out activities. With appropriate training, the assistant may collect and process specimens, perform basic clinical procedures such as vital signs, phlebotomy, or EKGs, and provide limited patient care under PI supervision. Overall, the position requires attention to detail, adherence to Good Clinical Practice, and direct interaction with patients, participants, and research records to ensure compliance and data integrity.
 

BENEFITS
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
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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or 
  Associate's Degree in medical or science related field or 
  Bachelor's Degree medical or science related field and no prior experience 
   

• Experience
  2 years experience with High School Diploma or 
  1 year experience with Associate's Degree 
   

Preferred

• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on affiliate location requirements. 
  (CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on affiliate location requirements. 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Understands visit schedules, criteria and protocol requirements for low complexity trials (e.g.,