Job Summary:

Under general supervision, provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of clinical research projects with a focus on patient enrollment, data, and biospecimen collection.

Education:

• Bachelor's in a basic or applied clinical science is required with a degree in public health preferred.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of progressive experience in grant administration, research coordination, data collection, and/or facilitating the patient experience in research projects is required. Previous clinical research project experience is preferred.

Job Duties:

1. Screens participants for eligibility, obtains informed consent, completes patient enrollment, and follow up.

2. Collects and processes different types of biospecimens (for example: urine, stool, blood, nasal swabs, etc.).

3. Assists with research projects of limited complexity for clinical and population science.

4. Interviews participants and abstracts data from medical charts into standardized case report forms.

5. Provides routine technical assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects.

6. Performs assigned clerical and technical duties in a research or clinical lab setting.

7. Performs routine tasks with direction from supervisor, manager, or higher-level technician.

8. Carries out general laboratory inventory and maintenance.

9. Coordinates multiple research protocols and grant submissions.

10. Assists with monitoring budgets, spending, purchasing and participant payments.

11. Creates, completes, and tracks forms and reports for study sponsors.

12. Maintains research subject files for each clinical study and enters all subject data into research database.

13. Monitors ongoing activities on various research studies to ensure compliance with local, state & federal regulations.

14. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Additional Licenses and Certification:

• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) is preferred.

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.

Dental- Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.

Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.

Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.

Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year plus three floating holidays, which can be used anytime during the fiscal year.

FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.