Clinical Research Area Specialist-Intermediate (Mays Cancer Center)
UT Health San Antonio
Marketing & Communications
San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Feb 27, 2025
Job Description
Under limited supervision, responsible for the operation of clinical research studies with one or more faculty members or managers within a recognized unit. Assists with research project tasks to include recruitment, data collection, and the day to day operations of research projects. May act as liaison with other departments, divisions and organizations.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes and conducts one or more small or moderately complex clinical research projects according to plan; reviews progress and evaluates results.
- Serves as research study subject recruiter, interviewer, screener and evaluator of candidates for studies.
- Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality, identifies potential problems, and recommends and implements solutions.
- Consults with users to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research requirements; collaborates in development of new techniques and instruments.
- Prepares reports in response to inquiries from performance sites or regulatory organizations under supervision of the investigator.
- Maintains project documentation for study sites including contact lists, correspondence, reporting documentation, and compliance data according to standardized procedures.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree in an educational/social science or related field is required.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
- None.
Required Skills
Two (2) years of related experience is required.
About Us
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
- Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Job Info
- Job Identification 2345
- Job Category Research
- Posting Date 02/10/2025, 10:49 AM
- Locations 0828 Grossman Bldg, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
- Apply Before 03/31/2025, 10:49 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Job Shift 8am-5pm Mon-Fri
- Organization M4800 - Mays Cancer Center, M1000 - Dean Medical School, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center
- Department M4800 - Mays Cancer Center
Job Info
- Job Identification 2345
- Job Category Research
- Posting Date 02/10/2025, 10:49 AM
- Apply Before 03/31/2025, 10:49 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Job Shift 8am-5pm Mon-Fri
- Locations 0828 Grossman Bldg, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)