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Clinical Research Associate
Job Title & Specialty Area: Clinical Research Associate
Department: Hematology Oncology Research
Location: Children's Health- Dallas (Bright Building)
Shift: Monday through Friday start time can be 7:00a - 3:30p or 8a to 4:30p
Job Type: Onsite
Why Children's Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Summary:
The Clinical Research Associate works under the direction of investigator(s) to coordinate observational (non-treatment) studies and provides on going data management for local and national research studies. May assist Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC) with more complex trials. Assists investigator(s) with preparing documents for IRB and sponsor submissions, screening and recruitment, consenting subjects, preparing adverse events and case report forms, maintenance of research databases, sample procurement and shipping.
- Be knowledgeable of multiple protocol and visit schedules. Familiar with medical terminology and competent at reviewing medical records. Understand each study's eligibility requirements and assist clinical staff with completing research related tasks. Assist with screening patient records, recruiting patients and obtaining informed consent. Collect and record research data on case report forms and in databases as applicable. Facilitate scheduling of research visits. Assist with development and maintenance of study specific databases as applicable.
- Assist with obtaining/maintaining regulatory and institutional approval for research studies including but not limited to initial submissions, modifications, annual reviews and adverse events reporting, creating forms (consent forms, HIPAA forms, project summaries, etc.), and new research questionnaires for UT Institutional Review Board and Children's Medical Center Research Department. Consults with Children's Medical Center Research Department to facilitate study budgets if indicated. Ongoing oversight of research billing to ensure appropriate research account is charged.
- Coordinate sample procurement according to protocol. Maintain samples of fluids and/or tissue in a sterile condition and promptly distribute to local and nation clinical and research laboratories. May assist in labeling and storing of blood, urine and other specimens for analysis. Package and ship samples according to local and federal IATA guidelines. Reconcile shipment billing.
- Requires occasional attendance at out-of-town professional meetings
- Performs other duties as required.
How You’ll Be Successful:
- At least 1-year related experience Preferred
- Clinical research and/or pediatric clinical experience Preferred
EDUCATION
- Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- IATA certification may be required if shipping biological substances (within 1 year of hire) Required
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:
- Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
- 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
- Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
- Caregiver Leave
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
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