Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8075

Working TitleCLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR II

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentSchool of Medicine / Neuro & Behavioral Health ISU

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

To perform administrative and specialized activities associated with the conduct of clinical research trials and ongoing research projects.

Description of Duties

• Ensures compliance with research protocols, reviews case report forms and audits for accuracy with source documents, attends monitoring meetings with sponsors.

• Maintains research project databases, develops flow sheets and other study related documents, and completes source documents/case report forms.

• Interfaces with research participants, assesses eligibility and consents study participants according to protocol.

• Coordinates efforts between principal, sub-investigators, clinical research staff, central research administration, and medical practice and ancillary services.

• Schedules, coordinates, and participates in pre-site visits and site initiation visits, and coordinates study initiation.

• Maintains and monitors source documentation and appropriate forms as per protocol for quality and accuracy including participant records; assists with the quality assurance process.

• Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced research staff.

• Develops and maintains a working relationship with study monitor, attends and participates in campus coordinator workshops.

• Assists in processing and shipping lab specimens efficiently, cost effectively and accurately.

• Maintains supply inventory and equipment; maintains regulatory standards.

• Plans, coordinates and conducts investigator and clinical research staff trainings and meetings.

• Delivers trainings on research specific protocol amendments.

• Assists in developing patient/subject recruitment strategies.

• Conducts screenings for study participants.

• Administers questionnaires and interviews.

• Assists with clinical research budget preparation.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

None.

Required Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications

Certified Clinical Research Professional ( CCRP ) through The Society of Clinical Research Associates ( SOCRA ) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals ( ACRP ), or eligible for certification.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of experience in a relevant specialty clinical research area or other closely related clinical experience.

Preferred Experience

Experience obtained in a health care setting. Experience in phlebotomy.

Equipment

Use of standard medical/office/research equipment.

Working Conditions

Locations: Kingsville, Edinburg, Harlingen and/or Brownsville areas. Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Healthcare/Clinic//Research/ Office environment; some travel and weekend work may be required. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong project management. Demonstrates leadership ability in mentoring others. Effectively prioritizes tasks. Demonstrated ability to work with multifunctional team to achieve project milestones.

Physical Capabilities

None.

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date03/03/2025

Grant Funded PositionYes

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date08/31/2025

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Social Security Number

Gender

Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information

Research study website:https://tx-ydsrn.swmed.org/

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/46074

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

• Letter of Interest

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Additional Document