Clinical Research Assistant II, Psychiatry

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Molecular Imaging in Psychiatry Program seeks a Clinical Research Assistant II to join a team to help deliver PET and MRI studies designed to clarify the biology of psychiatric and neurologic disease and accelerate the development of imaging biomarkers that can meaningfully improve diagnosis and treatment.
Beyond day-to-day study coordination, this position is a platform for professional growth in rigorous clinical research. Working closely with the PI and an expert imaging team, the CRA II will schedule and manage research visits, maintain inspection-ready regulatory and source documentation, and support high-quality data collection, reporting, and project milestones. The role offers direct exposure to advanced imaging operations, and opportunities to contribute to publications, conference abstracts, and other dissemination activities as studies mature. This position will report to the team leader and PI.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or
• Associate's Degree in medical or science related field or
• Bachelor's Degree medical or science related field and no prior experience
• 2 years experience with High School Diploma or
• 1 year experience with Associate's Degree

Nice To Haves

• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT may be required based on affiliate location requirements.
• (CPRAED) CPR AED may be required based on affiliate location requirements.

Responsibilities

• Understands visit schedules, criteria and protocol requirements for low complexity trials (e.g., questionnaire, data registry, scripted); schedules research visits.
• Assists research staff by completing research protocol related tasks.
• Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria.
• Enters data into case report forms or other data collection system based on research study. Assists with maintenance of study level documentation.
• Assists with data queries and possible edits for accuracy.
• Compiles data for regulatory requirements and /or deadlines for local or sponsor submissions.
• Maintains existing databases and ensures data integrity.
• Performs QA/QC clinical analysis and data checks using various databases based on trial.
• Assists with preparing annual reports and/or modifications to institutional review board (IRB). This may include reportable events (UPIRSO).
• Assist and prepare research records for formal sponsor audits or internal audits.
• Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients after training and with supervision.
• With adequate training and supervision, assists with participant screening and recruitment for more complex trials.
• Conducts and documents consent for participants in studies. Assists with the development of consent plans and documents for participants.
• Identifies incomplete, inaccurate, or missing data for more complex studies and works with lead coordinator to correct errors.
• Assists with ordering and maintaining research supplies following university/department procedures, ensuring that equipment is in good working order.
• With adequate training and supervision, assists with collecting and processing specimens following established procedures/protocols.
• Assists in preparing studies for closeout, (e.g. packing files, documenting files for storage, shipping extra supplies back to sponsor).
• With adequate training/credentialing and supervision, performs study procedures such as phlebotomy, vital signs, and EKG's needed for research study. Based on research study, other procedures/equipment/services may be required.
• May perform patient care (basic skills) under the direction of PI following scope of work document.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree