UT Health San Antonio · 1 day ago
Research Area Specialist -Intermediate (Mays Cancer Center)
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUT Health San Antonio is a recognized institution dedicated to healthcare and research, and they are seeking a Research Area Specialist to support clinical research projects. The role involves planning and conducting research, recruiting study subjects, and maintaining project documentation under limited supervision.
EducationHealth CareHospitalMedicalProduct Research
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes and conducts one or more small or moderately complex clinical research projects according to plan; reviews progress and evaluates results
Serves as research study subject recruiter, interviewer, screener and evaluator of candidates for studies
Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality, identifies potential problems, and recommends and implements solutions
Consults with users to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research requirements; collaborates in development of new techniques and instruments
Prepares reports in response to inquiries from performance sites or regulatory organizations under supervision of the investigator
Maintains project documentation for study sites including contact lists, correspondence, reporting documentation, and compliance data according to standardized procedures
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner
Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence
Two (2) years of related experience is required
Benefits
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
Company
UT Health San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio is a medical center that provides research, education, physicians, patient care, and community services.
5001-10000 employees
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Jennifer Potter
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