Clinical Research Coordinator I, Pediatrics

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 coordinate research projects. This position primarily performs patient/participant coordination, however, may conduct data management in smaller departments on as needed basis. Collects and ensures quality control of clinical or basic research data in support of multiple and/or complex research studies. 
 

The Department of Pediatrics and Division of Critical Care Medicine is seeking a Research Coordinator to recruit patients, obtain informed consent, assist with regulatory documentation and perform clinical research projects within the ICU at Children’s Medical Center Dallas. An ideal candidate would have experience/familiarity with the environment within a critical care setting while also having experience in facilitating study development and implementation, assisting with patient recruitment, knowledge regarding regulatory requirements and data collection skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate regulatory guidelines both internally and externally.
• Monitor and maintain data quality and integrity.
• Ensure adherence to internal and external deadlines.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining data quality and integrity.
• Collaborate on day-to-day issues.
• Assist with preparing scientific and regulatory information for national meetings and conferences.
• Coordinate, communicate, and provide study related training to internal and external research staff.
• Coordinate concierge travel services for research patients.
• Consent and conduct study related procedures.
• Ensure lab supplies are sent and received from external sites.
• Ensure specimens received from external sites were properly shipped, stored properly, and managed following guidelines throughout the study.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in clinical research.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive team approach.
• Ability to receive and integrate feedback from multiple collaborators and colleagues.

The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator with a strong track record in clinical research trials and a commitment to advancing our research objectives. Occasional weekends, evenings and Travel may be required.  
 

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 Forgive