Research Associate (SAHMS)

Job Summary: An open, fully funded position for a clinical research associate is available in the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA) (https://biggsinstitute.org/ ).  We are looking for an exceptional candidate with expertise in clinical research to join a collaborative team of clinicians, epidemiologists, and statisticians conducting state-of-the art research on dementia.

The position will support research activities at the San Antonio Heart and Mind Study (SAHMS), an NIA-funded study focused on understanding dementia disparities in South Texas.

The candidate will work closely with the Investigators to coordinate and participate in a variety of complex activities including recruitment, consenting, administering cognitive assessments, documentation, data entry, and quality control review.

The candidate will perform diverse research and administrative duties requiring sound judgment. The candidate must be self-motivated, independent in task completion, and comfortable accepting feedback and guidance from colleagues. The ability to work well in a team and excellent communication skills are a must.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1.     High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

2.     Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

3.     Ability to work well independently with research participants and staff with minimal supervision.

4.     Possess strong skills for multitasking, meeting competing deadlines, prioritizing, and supporting the investigator team.

5.     Strong ethics and professionalism.

 

Job Duties

·        Supports the investigative team in the planning, evaluation, implementation, and documentation of scientific research.

·        Actively recruits, screens, and enrolls potential study candidates.

·        Discusses study protocols with potential study candidates and obtain informed consent.

·        Schedules, coordinates, and confirms study visits.

·        Completes screening procedures for the review of the investigative team, conducts study visits, collects, and processes data collection, completes research-related forms, completes electronic data entry, and maintains study subject data.

·        Instructs and counsels research participants in study procedures.

·        Develops and maintains study source documents and Case Report Forms, prepares study timelines, and when necessary, reports adverse events to the PI.

·        Ensures compliance with all federal and local regulations and that all regulatory processes are correct and align with the policies of UTHSCSA as well as various research organizations.

·        Monitors close-out of studies and ensures records are retained for appropriate length of time.

·        Reviews goals and requirements of any new protocols; plans and designs source documentation for protocol; and coordinates study initiation.

·        Maintains excellent communication with the investigative team.

·        Provides staff training and oversight of research.

·        Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data capture systems such as RedCap.

·        Provides routine technical/administrative assistance in performing assigned and delegated tasks in support of research projects to ensure continuous clinical research operations.

·        Assists with the development of new protocols, project reports, IRB submissions, and grant submissions.

·        Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

Experience: Three (3) years of progressive experience in research coordination, data collection, and/or facilitating the patient experience in research projects is required. Working knowledge in epidemiological research and project management methodologies is preferred. English and Spanish bilingual is also preferred.

 

 

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