Clinical Research Associate I Job at Dell Medical School, Austin, TX

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  • Dell Medical School
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

General Notes

This is a grant funded position with an end date of 8/31/2026, renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward research goals.

Purpose

The Clinical Research Associate will manage and oversee day to day coordination and operations of assigned clinical research projects within the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. This role involves a significant focus on recruitment, enrollment and research activities for FDA-regulated research.

Responsibilities

Participant Recruitment & Screening

  • Assists in reviewing medical records and conducting preliminary screenings under supervision.

  • Supports recruitment efforts for clinical trials, including outreach and communication with potential participants, under the guidance of senior staff.

Participant Coordination & Visit Management

  • Provides logistical support for participant scheduling, visit reminders, and reimbursement processes.

  • Coordinates with study teams to ensure protocol-required assessments are completed, with oversight from the Principal Investigator (PI) or senior research staff.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

  • Supports the preparation and organization of regulatory documents, including IRB submissions and amendments, under supervision.

  • Assists with regulatory start-up activities while learning to ensure compliance with institutional and federal guidelines.

Data Management & Quality Control

  • Performs data entry and assists with quality control in clinical trial databases (e.g., REDCap, Excel).

  • Helps maintain study binders and source documentation in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and FDA regulations, under the direction of senior team members.

Specimen & Clinical Coordination

  • Coordinates with clinical staff to support the collection and processing of study specimens.

  • Assists in ensuring protocol-required procedures and assessments are completed accurately and on time.

  • Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, biological sciences, psychology, public health, or a related discipline.

  • Experience: Some experience in a research or healthcare setting preferred (e.g., through internships, volunteer work, or coursework).

  • Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Familiarity with data entry platforms such as REDCap or willingness to learn.

  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to interact professionally with participants, clinical staff, and research teams.

  • Organizational Skills: Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational abilities. Ability to follow instructions and adhere to study protocols and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification: Demonstrates understanding of GCP guidelines.

  • CITI Human Subjects Research Training.

Salary Range

$40,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

  • May work around standard office conditions

  • May work around biohazards

  • May work around chemicals

  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

  • Use of manual dexterity

  • Climbing of stairs

  • Climbing of ladders

  • Lifting and moving

  • Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines

  • Working with patients in a clinical setting

Required Materials

  • Resume/CV

  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

  • Letter of interest


Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Job Tags

Internship, Work at office, Afternoon shift,

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