Research Area Specialist-Senior

Job Description Responsible for managing day-to-day study operations, including participant recruitment and consent, scheduling and conducting study visits, data collection, and maintaining regulatory and protocol compliance in accordance with GCP and IRB requirements. This role involves community-based research activities and requires travel throughout San Antonio and surrounding areas. The selected candidate must be willing and able to drive and operate an institutional owned vehicle as part of study implementation. Availability to work some weekends is required to support participant needs and outreach events. A bachelor's degree in a health-related field, prior clinical research experience, and a valid Texas driver's license with a clean driving record are required. Employee may be required to work weekends as needed. Responsibilities Plans, organizes and conducts one or more large and complex research projects according to plan; reviews progress and evaluates results. Participates in ongoing decisions regarding study design, data collection, and methodology. Develops protocol and criteria; determines interview procedures and approves protocols; may also design intervention protocols. Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality, identifies potential problems, and recommends and implements solutions. Gathers data; supervises data collection and verification; and has oversight for literature reviews. Performs data analysis and interprets results. Co-authors/authors publications; may co-present with Principal Investigator at meetings and conferences; assists in acquiring research funding including writing grant proposals. May indirectly oversee the work of other employees. Monitors budget, researches, and recommends and purchases equipment. Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications 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.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree degree in an educational/social science or related field is required.

EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of related experience is required. This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.