Clinical Research Coordinator , Pediatrics

Clinical Research Coordinator I, Pediatrics

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With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort‑Worth, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort‑Worth by U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more.

Works under the direction of an Investigator(s) with general supervision to coordinate research projects. This position primarily performs patient/participant coordination; it may also conduct data management in smaller departments on an as‑needed basis. The role supports multiple and/or complex research studies at the Department of Pediatrics and Division of Critical Care Medicine, recruiting patients, obtaining informed consent, assisting with regulatory documentation, and performing clinical research projects within the ICU at Children’s Medical Center Dallas.

• Coordinate regulatory guidelines both internally and externally.
• Monitor and maintain data quality and integrity.
• Ensure adherence to internal and external deadlines.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining data quality and integrity.
• Collaborate on day‑to‑day issues.
• Prepare scientific and regulatory information for national meetings and conferences.
• Coordinate, communicate, and provide study‑related training to internal and external research staff.
• Coordinate concierge travel services for research patients.
• Consent and conduct study‑related procedures.
• Ensure lab supplies are sent and received from external sites, and that specimens are shipped, stored, and managed following guidelines throughout the study.

• Proven experience in clinical research.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive team approach.
• Ability to receive and integrate feedback from multiple collaborators and colleagues.

The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator with a strong track record in clinical research trials and a commitment to advancing our research objectives. Occasional weekends, evenings and travel may be required.

• 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.
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a medical or science‑related field.
• 1 year of clinical research experience; additional years or an advanced degree may be considered in lieu of education or experience.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; CPR/AED certification may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements. ACRP or SOCRA certification is a plus.

• Directly interact with clinical research participants via telephone, telehealth or in‑person.
• Coordinate regulatory aspects of the trial, maintaining and developing regulatory information to comply with industry standards, university policies, FDA requirements or other hospital policies.
• Coordinate and schedule study procedures as per protocol.
• When outside of protocol, present evidence and provide options within scope of protocol to the PI.
• Screen, recruit, enroll and follow subjects according to protocol guidelines; may assist with the consent process.
• Maintain and coordinate data collection information required for each study, including developing CRFs or data collection tools.
• Assist in developing and implementing research studies, including writing clinical research protocols.
• Conduct study…