Research Associate I

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

254d • $40,000

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Dell Medical School is seeking a Research Associate I. This is a grant funded position with an end date of 8/31/2025, renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward research goals. This position will provide research assistance/support for research projects in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Austin working as part of a team of faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate assistants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering or technical field.
• Basic engineering and/or scientific equipment ordinarily used in college laboratory work.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) and interact skillfully with investigators, staff, and researchers.
• Ability to work both as a team member and independently without continuous supervision.
• Ability to work with overlapping projects and with sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and deadline-driven, customer service-oriented environment.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with projects involving human subject research.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Experience with REDCap.
• Phlebotomy experience & certification.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records and conducts pre-screens and full screenings for study recruitment.
• Obtains informed consent from study participants, ensuring they understand the study procedures and requirements.
• Participate in recruiting efforts to enroll trial participants.
• Executes data collection procedure and assessments and assist with subject recruitment.
• Accurately enters data into electronic data capture systems and maintain data integrity.
• Reports adverse events in accordance with regulatory requirements and study protocols.
• Addresses and resolves data queries in a timely manner.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines associated with clinical trials.
• Participates in subject management, including phone calls and general coordination to schedule patients for study visits and follow-ups.
• Work closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), clinicians, and other research staff to facilitate study operations.
• Works both independently and as part of a team to achieve project goals.
• Performs administrative and coordinating tasks pertaining to study management.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Full benefits
• Extensive support network
• Collaborative working community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees