Job Summary:

This position is responsible for supporting study activities for the Avanzando Caminos (Leading Pathways) Hispanic/Latino Cancer Survivorship study conducted in collaboration between the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio and the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Centre at the University of Miami. 

Under general supervision, the RA will assist with screening medical records to identify potential participants, recruit, consent, and interview bilingual study participants, conduct study study visits as per protocol, input data into REDCap, Velos, and Excel, and support all processes and procedures related to the study protocol and its implementation. They will work with the research team and the study coordinator to prepare project summaries and progress reports.

This position will support other projects, community outreach, and education activities if needed.

Job Duties:

1. Complete all required IRB, UT Health San Antonio, and study-related training in a timely manner.
2. Work closely with the research team to ensure the day-to-day activities are completed as per protocol. Support the research coordinator and team members to ensure adequate recruitment, enrollment, and retention of study participants as stated in the protocol and ensure completion of program procedures by patients, including consent and follow-up visits. Participate in daily program operations such as regular team meetings, completion of tasks assigned, regular reporting on program progress, updating forms, screening medical records, sending participant reminders, etc.
3. Maintains complete source documentation. Support lit reviews and completion of study activity reports for sponsors, regulatory bodies, and other entities as necessary.
4. Performs general administrative duties in support of program activities and performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health science, or another health-related field is required.

Experience:

None required.

Preferred:

- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred.

- Basic experience interacting with patients; recruitment of participants and IRB requirements.

- Proficiency in excel, REDCap, and conducting gap analyses to identify protocol inconsistencies.