Clinical Research Coordinator Full-time NEW

Clinical Research Coordinator

The Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator who will work effectively with faculty Principal Investigators (PI) to ensure successful participation in key mission-aligned research studies.

Work will take place in an office setting in the Health Discovery Building (HDB); some work will take place in clinical areas of the Health Transformation Building (HTB) and/or Dell Seton Medical Center at UT (DSMC-UT). This position is eligible for a hybrid Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) (on-campus and remote work). On-campus presence will be required as determined by PI/Manager and specific study needs. FWA arrangements are subject to manager approval and may shift due to changes in business needs. The remote location must have a reliable internet connection to support working remotely.

Finalist is required to complete Ascension Seton Research Affiliate application and UT Health UT Dell Medical School Employee Health. Part of this involves proof of and/or completion of immunizations for our affiliate's approval.

Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States, without employer sponsorship, on a full-time basis for any employer.

The Clinical Research Coordinator manages day-to-day study operations under the direction of a Principal Investigator (PI), ensuring protocol fidelity, participant safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance across start-up, conduct, and close-out activities. Typical partnerships include investigators, research nurses, pharmacists, laboratory teams, radiology, billing/compliance, and sponsor/CRO monitors; the role commonly reports to a PI, Research Manager, or Clinical Research Operations lead.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates study start-up and feasibility
• Recruits, screens, and consents participants
• Plans and conducts study visits
• Ensures participant safety and reporting
• Manages regulatory and ethics documentation
• Oversees data quality and monitoring
• Coordinates site operations and stakeholder communication
• Conducts study close-out

Other Job Duties may apply as assigned

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• Assists with protocol development, informed consent drafting, and recruitment materials.
• Participates in investigator meetings, and community outreach events related to studies.
• Trains new team members on study workflows, documentation standards, and GCP basics.
• Supports internal audits and readiness for regulatory inspections.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Managing and Measuring Work
• Functional/Technical Skills (Clinical Research Operations)
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Decision Quality
• Planning and Priority Setting
• Ethics and Values
• Learning Agility

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in health, life science, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and directly related clinical research experience.
• 3 years of clinical research coordination or closely related human-subjects research experience (screening/consent, visit coordination, data entry, IRB submissions).
• Ability to work comfortably in a clinical environment, including the operating room.
• Ability to adhere to established work schedules and maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Obtaining external partners' site-specific clinical privileges, such as immunizations, is required.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's in Nursing, Allied Health, Public Health, Biology, Pharmacology, or related field.
• 1-2 years coordinating interventional trials (oncology, cardiology, neurology, or surgical), including specimen handling, IP accountability, and monitoring support.
• Phlebotomy and ECG competencies; experience with EDC/CTMS and Epic research modules.

Salary Range

$53,464 + depending on qualifications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

· Standard office equipment

· Repetitive use of a keyboard

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest