An open, fully funded position for a research assistant is available in the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA) ( https://biggsinstitute.org/). We are looking for an exceptional candidate with expertise in clinical research to join a collaborative team of clinicians, sponsors, and research team members conducting state-of-the art research on dementia.
The position provides opportunities to work with Investigators conducting research on dementia as part of the NIA-funded South Texas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The candidate will work closely with the Investigators to coordinate activities for assigned clinical trials. Duties may include: recruitment, obtaining participant informed consent, administering cognitive assessments, documentation, biological sample processing/shipment, data entry, and quality control review. Candidates will be responsible for communicating study information to the principal investigator, affiliated clinical services, study sponsors, and/or other UT Health Offices responsible for overseeing research conduct.
This position will be heavily embedded in our new Center for Brain Health as a liaison between research and clinical care. The candidate must be self-motivated, independent in task completion, and comfortable accepting feedback and guidance from colleagues. The ability to work well in a team and excellent communication skills are a must.
This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Maintains research databases; prepares and submits individual study progress reports as needed.
Actively recruits, pre-screens, and schedules participant for various industry-sponsored or investigator-initiated trials.
Assist in appropriate record-keeping in compliance with ICH/GCP as well as applicable reporting to Investigators, University Offices, Study Sponsors, and affiliated entities.
Support and/or represent the study team during the conduct of routine source document verification by the study sponsor as well as Audits and inspections.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well independently with research participants, clinicians, and staff with minimal supervision.
Possess strong skills for multitasking, meeting competing deadlines, prioritizing and supporting the investigator team.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in basic science is required.
Experience:
None required.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred.
Prior experience handling biological samples is preferred: (blood, urine, saliva, cerebral-spinal fluid, etc.)
