Scottish Rite for Children · 4 hours ago
Clinical Orthopaedic Research Assistant (CORA)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelScottish Rite for Children is dedicated to prioritizing the health and well-being of children. They are seeking a Clinical Orthopaedic Research Assistant (CORA) to support clinical research projects, maintain patient confidentiality, and assist with various administrative tasks related to research studies.
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Responsibilities
Complete required trainings and perform research while maintaining patient confidentiality
Coordinate and facilitate new and existing clinical research projects, which includes:
Collaborate with staff to efficiently resolve issues and successfully meet project deadlines
General administrative tasks, including scanning and filing clinical research forms and documents
Coordinate with research and hospital staff to efficiently execute research studies according to research protocols, hospital standard operating procedures, and IRB requirements
Screen and recruit for potential study subject enrollment
Present and discuss research studies with potential subjects and their families; obtain and document informed consent; contact new and existing subjects to acquire information, schedule and confirm follow-up visits
Contribute to process development, data collection and management, record keeping, and database/registry maintenance
Support research responsibilities across campuses and multiple research divisions:
Assist with general clinical research department tasks
Contribute to internal and industry sponsored audits and maintain regulatory documentation
Assist with dissemination of research findings which may include preparation of conference abstracts, posters, lectures, presentations, and manuscript development
Engage with research team and clinical faculty and staff, which may include opportunities to participate in clinical conferences, group and one-on-one meetings, and observation of clinics and/or surgeries
Independently conduct and, when requested, share results from literature reviews to support self-learning, team learning and improved research efforts
Attend study team meetings, hospital-wide meetings, and conferences as assigned
The research assistant may be required to perform other reasonably related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirement dictate. It is mutually agreed that this job does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment and is not all inclusive of all required opportunities and challenges
Throughout the experience, the research assistant will have the opportunity to develop relationships with staff, participate in activities, and conduct meaningful research which are intended to support highly motivated individuals and a successful start to a career in medicine or research
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, required
Must be self-motivated, take direction, ask questions, and respond to feedback
Able to work successfully both independently and in group-settings
Expected to work at a fast pace with attention to detail
Preferred
Office, research, or health care experience preferred
Experience with electronic medical records preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Company
Scottish Rite for Children
Scottish Rite for Children is a world-renowned leader in the treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions with the focus of giving children back their childhood through expert care.
Founded in 1921
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.54MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2026-01-07Grant· $1.54M
Leadership Team
Robert Walker
President and CEO
Recent News
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