CTRC Clinical Research Nurse

The CTRC is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse who is passionate about research, participant safety, and delivering high-quality clinical care. The primary responsibility of this position is to support the safe, accurate, and protocol-compliant conduct of human-subjects research. The Research Nurse will perform protocol-directed research procedures and assessments involving research participants, including clinical measurements, specimen collection and processing, and participant education.

The Research Nurse will promote research participant safety, recognize and appropriately escalate clinically significant findings or concerns arising during research activities, and ensure accurate documentation and adherence to study protocols and institutional requirements. The Research Nurse may actively participate in research participant recruitment and education and works collaboratively with the Medical Director, principal investigators, physicians, research coordinators and administrators, laboratory personnel, and other members of the research team.

Minimum Education and Experience

Education : Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Experience : At least three (3) years of nursing experience involving direct interaction with individuals in a clinical or research setting.

Licenses and Certifications : Registered Nurse (RN)

Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas issued by the Texas Board of Nursing. Licensure must be current upon hire and maintained throughout employment.

Basic Life Support ( BLS )

Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association ( AHA ) or American Red Cross ( ARC ). Certification must be current upon hire and maintained throughout employment.

Preferred Education and Experience

One (1) year of nursing experience in a human-subjects research setting involving direct interaction with research participants and performance of protocol-directed research procedures.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform protocol-directed research procedures and assessments in accordance with approved research protocols, study-specific procedures, institutional policies, and applicable research requirements.
• Perform phlebotomy and other protocol-required biological specimen collection.
• Process research specimens according to protocol and laboratory requirements, including centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, handling, storage, and preparation for distribution or shipment.
• Maintain specimen integrity by adhering to protocol-specific processing timelines, temperature and storage requirements, laboratory procedures, and applicable biosafety and shipping requirements.
• Perform and document protocol-required clinical measurements and research assessments, which may include vital signs, ECG acquisition, and other study-specific procedures within the scope of RN practice and demonstrated competency.
• Monitor research participants during protocol-directed procedures; recognize abnormal findings, symptoms, adverse events, or other safety concerns; and promptly notify the appropriate investigator, Medical Director, or other designated research personnel in accordance with study and CTRC procedures.
• Initiate appropriate emergency response procedures when indicated.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely research documentation, including documentation of research procedures, assessments, specimen collection and processing, and other protocol-required activities.
• Identify and promptly communicate protocol deviations, specimen-processing errors, safety concerns, or other research-related issues to the appropriate investigator or CTRC leadership.
• Participate in research participant recruitment, screening, education, and informed-consent activities as permitted by the study protocol, IRB approval, institutional policy, and delegated study responsibilities.
• Review and follow study protocols, manuals of procedures, laboratory manuals, source documentation requirements, and other study-specific instructions necessary to perform assigned research activities.
• Complete and maintain required institutional and study-specific training, including human-subject research and Good Clinical Practice training and, when applicable to assigned responsibilities, training required for the handling, packaging, or shipment of biological specimens.
• Demonstrate competency in the safe operation of clinical, laboratory, and research equipment required for assigned protocols.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with research participants and members of multidisciplinary research teams.
• Work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple research activities and maintaining attention to participant safety, protocol adherence, specimen integrity, and accurate documentation.
• Prepare and submit regulatory documents, including IRB submissions, protocol amendments, and study renewals.
• Support site audits, monitor visits, and ensure protocol adherence.
• Enter data or assist in assembling data to enter into the assigned clinical trial management system, electronic medical record, and/or other required data entry systems.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

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Working Conditions

Additional Information

Work is conducted on-site and in-person.

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• AD&D Insurance
• Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Optional Long and Short-term Disability
• TRS Retirement Plan
• Fertility Benefits
• Paid time off

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

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About Us

UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.

Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth ( DFW ) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.

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Special Instructions Summary

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214

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