Clinical Research Assistant I, Umaretiya Lab- HemOnc Pediatrics

About the position

Dr. Umaretiya's lab is seeking a bilingual (English and Spanish) Clinical Research Assistant to join our Pediatric Oncology Health Equity research team. Our program is dedicated to improving childhood cancer outcomes by addressing disparities through supportive care interventions. We design and implement innovative, equity-focused interventions in the clinical setting, with a strong emphasis on social determinants of health. As a Clinical Research Assistant, you will receive specialized training in patient navigation and work directly with families to help them access critical resources.

Responsibilities

• Engages with patients and families to administer surveys and conduct interviews.
• Ensures meticulous data collection and management.
• Maintains study compliance with federal, state, and IRB regulations, including protocol submissions and regulatory binder upkeep.
• Assists with study coordination and intervention delivery.
• 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.
• Understands visit schedules, inclusion/exclusion criteria and protocol requirements for routine and low complexity trials.
• Schedules research visits.
• Assists research staff by completing research protocol related tasks.
• Assists with preparing annual reports and/or modifications to institutional review board (IRB).
• Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria.
• Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients after training and with supervision.
• Assists with ordering and maintaining research supplies following university/department procedures.
• With adequate training and supervision, assists with collecting and processing specimens following established procedures/protocols.
• Assists in preparing studies for closeout.
• With adequate training/credentialing and supervision, performs study procedures such as phlebotomy, vital signs, and EKG's needed for research study.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

Nice-to-haves

• BLS may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
• CPR/AED may be required based on affiliate location requirements.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% 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.