Clinical Research Associate I

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

2d•$42,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a grant-funded position with a current end date of December 31, 2026. Continuation of the role is contingent upon the availability of funding, satisfactory job performance, and progress toward program objectives. This position will support the research program of Dr. Sam Cooper. Dr. Cooper conducts behavioral, neuroimaging, and clinical assessment and psychometric research in people with and without different forms of psychopathology and trauma exposure. This individual will assist with implementation of research studies and administrative tasks, including recruitment, consenting, administration of assessments, budgeting, behavioral and neuroimaging tasks implementation, and data analysis and quality control.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with research experience in psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, or a related discipline.
At least one (1) year of relevant clinical research experience.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or neuroscience with experience working on research projects involving clinical populations.
Master’s degree in life sciences, nursing, psychology, neuroscience, or a related field with at least two (2) years of clinical research experience.
Experience with common data science coding languages (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB).

Responsibilities

Identify, recruit, and consent research participants.
Evaluate medical records and perform screenings to identify eligible study participants.
Assist in screening and enrolling study participants.
Administer assessments and conduct research experiment sessions.
Call participants for follow-up as outlined within research protocols and maintain ongoing communication to support retention.
Address participant questions and concerns throughout study participation.
Collect, verify, and review research data from clinical sites.
Ensure accurate and timely data entry into electronic data capture systems.
Review, track, and resolve data queries.
Ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines.
Facilitate Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, submissions, renewals, and updates across multiple sites.
Prepare, maintain, and organize regulatory documentation.
Coordinate with ethics committees to safeguard participant rights.
Conduct site initiation, monitoring, and close-out activities as needed.
Monitor site performance and assist with issue resolution.
Manage research administrative tasks, including maintaining supply inventories, ordering and maintaining equipment, and preparing participant payments.
Assist in the supervision, coordination, and management of graduate and undergraduate research assistants supporting research projects.
Assist the Principal Investigator with research-related activities, including preparation of manuscripts, progress reports, and grant submissions.
Conduct literature reviews to support study design, protocol development, and reporting.
Prepare study reports and maintain accurate documentation of study activities.
Assist in training new site staff and research team members.
Participate in internal and external audits.
Support the development of study protocols and case report forms.
Attend conferences and workshops to remain current on research and industry trends.
Adhere to internal controls, reporting structures, and established procedures.
Perform related duties as required.
Double-check work for accuracy, maintain organized records, and follow detailed procedures.
Write clear and concise reports, actively listen, and present information effectively.
Analyze information, develop solutions, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to team success.
Prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and respect in all interactions.
Handle sensitive information with confidentiality, sound judgment, and composure.
Exhibit strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrate excellent organizational and time-management abilities with strong attention to detail.
Show critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Willingly train, mentor, and support undergraduate and graduate research assistants.