Clinical Research Associate I/II/III

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a motivated, organized, and collaborative Clinical Research Associate to join the Health and the Legal System Research, Practice, and Policy Lab, led by Principal Investigator Dr. Melissa Zielinski. The role supports behavioral research projects and federally funded grants addressing traumatic stress, addiction, and incarceration. Research includes implementing evidence-based interventions for posttraumatic stress in legal settings and studying the health and well-being of justice-involved women.

The Clinical Research Associate helps coordinate multiple projects by managing deadlines and deliverables, supporting participant enrollment, and coordinating activities with project partners. The role works closely with community sites, research partners, and people with lived experience to advance project goals and translate research into meaningful outcomes. Duties may include overseeing staff or student trainees and conducting more advanced analyses under the Principal Investigator’s direction.

Regular local and in-state travel is required, with occasional overnight travel. Variable hours, including evenings and weekends, are necessary to accommodate project and participant needs. The position is regular, benefits eligible, and subject to pre-employment screening. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• For Level I: Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field and three years of human-subjects behavioral research experience.
• For Level II: Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field and three years of human-subjects behavioral research experience, with demonstrated proficiency in a functional area.
• For Level III: Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field and five years of human-subjects behavioral research experience, with demonstrated proficiency in a functional area.
• Proficiency with online survey software in human-subjects research, such as REDCap or Qualtrics.
• Ability to work collaboratively and sensitively with incarcerated individuals and community partners.
• Excellent computer skills and high proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to drive for in-state travel.
• Flexibility to work variable hours, including evenings and weekends, and to travel locally and in-state, including occasional overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting research with vulnerable populations in traumatic stress, such as incarcerated persons or people with PTSD.

Responsibilities

• Manage research team schedules and maintain calendars; provide scheduling support for the Principal Investigator and project teams.
• Schedule grant-related meetings, speaker series, research meetings, and participant assessment sessions.
• Coordinate project activities with internal and external partners, including arranging needed equipment and programs with department administration.
• Assist with participant assessments, scheduling, and retention, and inform the research team about study activities.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take notes, and distribute action items.
• Engage with organizations and agencies to accomplish research objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and update tools for tracking research team metrics and reports.
• Keep laboratory space clean and organized and monitor and manage laboratory supplies.
• May oversee staff or student trainees carrying out project activities, including data collection.
• Conduct initial contact with prospective research subjects and review information for protocol eligibility, accuracy, and completeness before investigator or sponsor review.
• Collect, code, and enter study information into databases; assist with data compilation.
• Maintain study records and information and prepare reports and summaries.
• Ensure questionnaires are complete, legible, and accurate in accordance with research protocols; follow up with participants about missing or questionable data.
• Maintain accurate study files and detailed records of research subject visits and procedures.
• Transcribe qualitative data and prepare it for upload to qualitative analysis software; conduct qualitative coding.
• Prepare descriptive reports on research progress and outcomes and develop instructions for scoring research assessments.
• May conduct more advanced analyses under the Principal Investigator’s direction.
• Assist with grant proposals, grant reports, manuscripts, and lay reports.
• Review literature on related research developments and compile findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents for undergraduate study.
• Retirement contribution match of up to 10% from UAMS.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level