Clinical Research Coordinator I, Neurology

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. 

Mission

The Okuda Neuroinnovation Lab is involved in the advancement of improvised solutions and emerging innovations that improve the delivery of medical care provided to patients. Our mission is to design and develop original devices, software solutions, and combined unique methodologies that translate into discoveries for next generation care. 

A significant component of our work expands current in vivo imaging capabilities. Our custom-designed platforms enable the study of 3-dimensional shape, surface texture/curvature, and structural characteristics of brain lesions, as well as anatomical structures in the context of neurological disease. These efforts enhance our diagnostic capabilities, improve clinical surveillance, and enable the effective assessment of both approved disease-modifying therapies and investigational molecules with regenerative properties. 

https://labs.utsouthwestern.edu/okuda-lab

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
  Bachelor's Degree or higher degree in medical or science related field 
   

• Experience
  1 year of clinical research experience 
  May consider additional years of experience or advanced degree in lieu of education or experience, respectively. 
   

Preferred

• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Licensure may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements. 
  (CPRAED) CPR AED Licensure may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements. 
  ACRP or SOCRA certification a plus 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Directly interacts with clinical re