CTO Clinical Research Assistant- Associate

Under direct Supervision, the Clinical Research Assistant – Associate is responsible for accurately and promptly entering patient data from clinical trials into sponsor or local databases. They must locate the required information in patient records, ensure data accuracy and integrity, and collaborate with the research team to resolve data queries. Additionally, they coordinate monitoring visits with study monitors and participate in study teleconferences with sponsors and clinical research organizations to maintain consistent communication and information flow.

Responsibilities Ensures accurate, complete, and compliant documentation of patient encounters and study data in the medical record and research files. Obtains required external records and laboratory results for research purposes. Addresses data discrepancies with clinicians and research team members to maintain data integrity. Maintains confidentiality of patient information participates in developing approved source documents and templates.

Adheres to Mays Cancer Center and sponsor data management plans, ensuring timely, accurate entry of source data into case report forms (CRFs) and electronic databases. Verifies that all entered data are supported by source documentation and participates in quality control activities to maintain data integrity. Assists with troubleshooting data entry issues, responding to database and sponsor queries, and entering serious adverse event (SAE) data as required.

Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree in a basic science is required. Ability to communicate and liaise with research participants, research team members, and other relevant partner/key stakeholders. 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.

Familiarity with medical terminology and clinical documentation practices. Understanding of basic biostatistics and clinical data interpretation. Strong attention to detail and data accuracy. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and database systems. Ability to interact professionally with patients, sponsors, monitors, and staff.

Effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of standard clinical research practices, oncology care procedures, and data management principles. The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution.

As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more.

With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture . Benefits Overview UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for 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 optio