Clinical Orthopaedic Research Assistant (CORA)

Texas Scottish Rite for Children•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Orthopaedic Research Assistant coordinates and supports clinical research projects across campuses and multiple research divisions. The role involves helping conduct studies in accordance with research protocols, hospital standard operating procedures, and IRB requirements while protecting patient confidentiality. The assistant may also support administrative and regulatory work, data and database management, audits, and dissemination of research findings. The position offers opportunities to engage with research teams and clinical faculty and staff, attend conferences and meetings, and develop experience intended to support a career in medicine or research. This position is based at the Dallas hospital and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work is performed inside, primarily sitting, with light physical demands and occasional lifting or carrying of up to 10 pounds. The role requires repetitive movement and the ability to feel, hear, see, and speak.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Self-motivated, able to take direction, ask questions, and respond to feedback.
Ability to work successfully both independently and in group settings.
Ability to work at a fast pace with attention to detail.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including repetitive movement and lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Office, research, or health care experience.
Experience with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Complete required trainings and conduct research while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Coordinate and facilitate new and existing clinical research projects, collaborating with staff to resolve issues and meet project deadlines.
Perform general administrative tasks, including scanning and filing clinical research forms and documents.
Coordinate with research and hospital staff to conduct studies according to research protocols, hospital standard operating procedures, and IRB requirements.
Screen and recruit potential study subjects.
Present and discuss studies with potential subjects and their families; obtain and document informed consent; contact subjects to gather information and schedule and confirm follow-up visits.
Contribute to process development, data collection and management, record keeping, and database and registry maintenance.
Assist with general clinical research department tasks across campuses and multiple research divisions.
Contribute to internal and industry-sponsored audits and maintain regulatory documentation.
Assist with sharing research findings, including preparing conference abstracts, posters, lectures, presentations, and manuscripts.
Engage with research teams and clinical faculty and staff, potentially participating in clinical conferences, meetings, and observation of clinics or surgeries.
Conduct literature reviews independently and share results when requested to support learning and research efforts.
Attend study-team meetings, hospital-wide meetings, and conferences as assigned.
Perform other reasonably related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or management.