Clinical Research Associate II - PBS Division, Cognitive Neuroscience

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

34d•$70,720 - $126,880

About The Position

The Clinical Research Associate II supports research in the Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences focused on brain health, cognitive function, and neurological outcomes in pediatric and adult populations. Under faculty investigators’ direction, the role coordinates and conducts research activities involving neuropsychological assessment, neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and behavioral intervention studies. This is a grant-funded position. The role works with multidisciplinary research teams to coordinate participants, data collection, and study operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area.
At least 2 years of experience carrying out research, preferably in healthcare settings.
Experience managing cross-functional communication, including serving as a liaison between site and study teams.
Some experience with documentation and tracking systems or processes.
Proven performance in an earlier role.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience supporting clinical research involving neurodegenerative diseases, neurological conditions, mental health outcomes, and/or neuroscience-based interventions.
Familiarity with neuroimaging procedures, MRI- and fNIRS-based research, TMS, tDCS, TIS, cognitive testing, eye tracking, and biological or behavioral data collection.
Some research experience in conjunction with a master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Coordinate scheduling, data collection and submission, and summary reporting for multi-site prospective studies.
Assist with study planning and preparation of regulatory materials.
Recruit, enroll, and evaluate study participants.
Communicate with collaborating department study team members to help ensure study objectives are met across disciplines.
Support neuroimaging and neuromodulation research procedures, including participant preparation, scheduling, and data collection.
Perform quality assurance and management of multimodal research data, including behavioral, cognitive, neuroimaging, and physiological measures.
Conduct neuromodulation and/or cognitive training sessions with participants.
Develop, implement, and follow study standard operating procedures; verify and enter data at specified timepoints.
Act as site study coordinator and conduct informed consent as designated; assist with protocol submissions to federal or institutional review committees, as applicable.
Develop, maintain, monitor, and/or share assigned or relevant documentation, including investigator files, case report forms, and study data.
Perform data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research.
Prepare submissions for reportable events, including adverse events, protocol variances, and violations.
Prepare detailed data reports as required.
As applicable, provide patient care, education, and management, including routine testing, assistance with clinical procedures, medication instruction and monitoring, documentation, care coordination, and education on protocol activities.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet departmental and institutional goals and objectives.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.