Clinical Research Assoc

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health-related institution in Texas and provides comprehensive clinical services to over 10 million individuals across 121 counties.

About the role

Plans, organizes, and conducts research in an assigned clinical department. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and performs internal audit and monitoring of the study.
• Creates and maintains records and files of study materials, tracking essential documents, correspondence, provider information, and performance.
• Obtains and maintains appropriate credentialing approval from the Relational Health Center (RHC-Covenant) office.
• Maintains Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Obtains and maintains appropriate credentialing approval from the University Medical Center Medical Staff office.
• Participates in the Study network and node meetings.
• Maintains required institutional training to participate in Clinical Research activities (e.g., CITI and HIPAA research training).
• Obtains SoCRA (CCRP) or ACRP (CCRC) certification when eligible.
• Attends affiliated clinical research and professional meetings where research and compliance training may occur.
• Assists with clinical research education and training of volunteers, students, and new employees.
• Assists faculty/staff with the development of research protocols.
• Maintains study files/documents for all assigned studies.
• Recruits and enrolls human subjects while protecting subjects’ rights.
• Facilitates IRB application and submission via the Cayuse system.
• Develops and maintains relationships with faculty members interested in or conducting clinical research.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a field of study related to the clinical research trial plus one (1) year related experience; OR a combination of related education and/or experience to equal three (3) years.
• Certified Clinical Research Professional as defined by The Society of Clinical Research Associates OR ability to obtain certification as a Clinical Research Professional within two years from date of hire or upon eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or interest in psychiatry/mental health issues/research.
• Knowledge of procedures and medications relevant to clinical research trials.

Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume / CV.

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members.
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and more.
• Retirement Plans.
• Wellness Programs.
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace.
• Lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives.
• Special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses.
• Access to state-of-the-art software and facilities.
• Discounts on travel, technology, entertainment, and more.

Pay

Pay Basis: Hourly
Pay Grade Minimum: $15.64
Pay Grade Maximum: $24.53

Schedule

• Job Type: Full Time
• Shift: Day
• Travel Required: Up to 25%

Grant Funded: Yes

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.