Clinical Research Scientist II

Job TitleClinical Research Scientist II Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department IBT - CGPM - Ramos Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationHouston, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who we are As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. What we want The Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for a Clinical Research Scientist II to serve as a member of the Center for Genomic and Precision Medicine team. The Clinical Research Scientist II, under general supervision, is responsible for data curation, working with clinical trials, and consulting with patients. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team. What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience. Position Details: This position is based in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, but will require weekly travel to Bryan/College Station, no more than 1 day per week, and occasionally travel to other Texas A&M clinical research sites in Dallas, the coastal bend and Rio Grande Valley. Please Note: Willingness and ability to work hybrid, occasionally work nights/weekends, and travel in-state up to 20% of the time. Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing, public health, pharmacy, or other health related disciplines Six years of experience as a clinical research associate Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment Must be literate in the English language and able to comprehend and follow both written and verbal instructions Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with other Ability to perform all task and job responsibilities safely without injury to self and others in compliance with Texas A&M System and HSC guidelines Preferred Education and Experience: Master’s degree in life sciences, nursing, public health, pharmacy, or other health related disciplines Experience in oncology, primary care, psychiatry, or cardiopulmonary clinical trials; with a common clinical trial enterprise system, such as, Oncore; in site monitoring; and in clinical research, population health, or genomics. Community health worker background preferred. Experience in healthcare, academic, biobanking or research environment. Competence in data cleaning techniques, Open Specimen (or other biobanking platforms), Research Electronic Data Capture software (REDCap), e-clinical works, and Microsoft Office. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Applicant should have experience with electronic medical record or electronic data capture systems, and in basic vendor relations, advanced client relations, proposal writing, clinical research protocols, institutional review boards, and demonstrated business acumen, persuasive communication, adaptability, team leadership, and quality assurance methodologies Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred Licenses and Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP)/Certified Project Master (or similar) Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA), and/or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) Responsibilities: Clinical Research Help develop protocol development and translational roadmaps for commercially oriented faculty led projects Liaison with compliance and privacy officers Ensure research is conducted in compliance with IRB approved protocols Work with clinical staff and providers in consenting patients for research projects Work as a patient liaison and advocate in longitudinal studies, including follow-up Data Curation Support faculty and staff in data collection, quality control and curation Occasionally abstract or transcribe electronic medical record (EMR) data for research data warehouse under supervision of study investigators Administrative Performs other duties as assigned, including travel, ordering, coordinating meetings for clinical trial committees and research project teams Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity. Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 64,000 and nearly 9,000 faculty and staff. The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, diversity, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special. From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here! Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-5154. Useful Links: Benefit Programs Retirement Employee Discount Program Flexible Spending Accounts University Holidays Legal Statements New Employee Orientation Prospective Employees Safety and Security Notices Training and Development USERRA Nondiscrimination Notice