Full-Time
Clinical Research Unit Manager
Updated on 8/1/2026
Texas A&M University System
No salary listed
Fort Worth, TX, USA
In Person
Category
 Biology & Biotech (1) |
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Required Skills
Phlebotomy
CPR
Inventory Management
First Aid
Nursing
Customer Service
HIPAA
Requirements
- A Master's degree in nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- One year of related experience is required.
- The position requires certification as a Nurse Practitioner, a registered nursing license, and CPR certification.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and related office applications is required.
- The role requires verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- The role requires leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- The candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and exercise sound judgment.
- The candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- The candidate must be able to take initiative, manage assigned responsibilities, and maintain a professional demeanor.
- The candidate must be able to understand research project goals, identify barriers and opportunities, and collaborate with faculty and research staff to develop and implement human participant research protocols.
- Experience leading or supervising personnel and managing clinical and business operations is required.
- The candidate must be able to assess complex or novel issues and develop effective solutions.
- The candidate must maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of the position.
Responsibilities
- Determine the feasibility of proposed clinical research studies involving the clinic and assist Principal Investigators and study personnel in planning study logistics.
- Determine staffing, equipment, and supply needs for each use of the clinic using clinical knowledge and expertise.
- Ensure that clinical activities comply with Texas A&M University System, state, and federal rules and regulations.
- Collaborate with departments across the Texas A&M University System to ensure safety and compliance with human research studies, including Institutional Review Board and Environment, Health and Safety requirements.
- Oversee the maintenance and care of clinical equipment and supplies.
- Maintain inventory and proper care of medical supplies and equipment, including expiration dates, temperature and storage requirements, and replenishment.
- Ensure that Point of Care testing complies with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Waiver Certificate requirements and maintain the required documentation.
- Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures for clinical and non-clinical procedures and ensure personnel compliance.
- Supervise clinical staff to ensure safety and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Maintain the licenses, certifications, and training necessary for the role, including Citi training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Automated External Defibrillator, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.
- Work with the Clinical Program Director to ensure abnormal research participant results are identified and referred for appropriate follow-up.
- Maintain Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliance when applicable.
- Conduct research participant visits from beginning to end by following the research protocol.
- Conduct clinical procedures including phlebotomy, finger sticks for Point of Care devices, vital sign assessment, anthropometrics, body composition analysis, collection of biological samples, liver scanning, ultrasound, skin carotenoid assessment, and other specialized assessments.
- Document pertinent findings and communicate with the study team as appropriate.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures for each clinical procedure.
- Maintain research participant privacy and confidentiality.
- Notify the Clinical Program Director and study team of adverse events.
- Oversee clinic operations, including planning, organizing, scheduling, managing day-to-day activities, generating referral sources, and coordinating operating procedures.
- Review and coordinate modality schedules to ensure efficient workflow and publish the clinic schedule and timetable.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clinic utilization, engage internal and external stakeholders, and develop professional relationships.
- Maintain and develop communications between relevant stakeholders.
- Assist in developing strategic plans and goals to support the program.
- Assist with the development, design, and production of program materials.
- Assist with developing and implementing clinic programs, including training, events, and workshops.
- Supervise program support staff and student assistants where applicable.
- Assist with yearly budgetary and contract processes; prepare vouchers, purchase orders, and requisitions; develop budgets, monitor expenses, and create reports.
- Assist in resolving complicated, highly sensitive, and confidential administrative matters.
- Recommend improvements to the efficiency of services, processes, and programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Five years of related clinical experience.
- Three years of clinical management experience.
- Three years of supervisory experience.
- Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
- Experience working with human research participants.
- Experience working with pregnant patients or research participants.
- Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency.
- Citi Training certificate.
- Good Clinical Practice certification.
- Strong understanding of budgeting and financial reporting.
- Experience establishing rates.
- Experience creating Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and procedures.