Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Clinical Research Associate I
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Hiring Department: Department of Psychiatry
---- Position Open To: All Applicants
---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
---- FLSA Status: Exempt
---- Earliest Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027
---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS
---- Job Details: General Notes Dell Medical School is seeking a Clinical Research Associate I. This is a grant funded position with an end date of August 31, 2027.
Purpose The Clinical Research Associate I (CRA I) will conduct interviews and support research project management for two different mental health studies. One study is focused on the impact of a traumatic event on a child's mental health, and the other study is focused on the cognitive impact of early psychosis on adolscent and young adults who are within two years of their psychotic disorder diagosnis. Key responsibilities include site management, data collection, and ensuring the integrity of clinical data.
Responsibilities: Site Management • Ensures compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Manages site performance and resolves issues.
Data Collection and Management • Conducts participant interviews.
• Ensures accurate and timely data entry into electronic data capture systems.
• Reviews and resolves data queries.
Regulatory Compliance • Ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines.
• Facilitate institutional review board (IRB) applications, submissions, and updates across multiple sites.
• Prepares and maintains regulatory documents.
• Coordinates with ethics committees to safeguard participant rights.
Participant Recruitment and Retention • Coordinates with clinical partners to identify eligible study participants.
• Assists in screening, enrolling, and consenting of study participants.
• Maintains communication with participants to ensure retention.
• Addresses participant concerns and queries.
Reporting and Documentation • Prepares study reports and documentation.
• Maintains accurate records of study activities.
• Assists in the preparation of manuscripts and publications.
MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS: • Conducts literature reviews to support study design and protocol development.
• Assists in the training of new site staff and research team members.
• Participates in internal and external audits.
• Supports the development of study protocols and case report forms.
• Attends conferences and workshops to stay updated on industry trends.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES • Double-checks work for errors, maintains organized records, and follows detailed procedures.
• Writes clear and concise reports, actively listens to others, and presents information effectively.
• Analyzes information, develops solutions, and implements corrective actions.
• Shares information, supports team decisions, and contributes to team success.
• Prioritizes tasks, sets realistic deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
Required Qualifications Requires a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, public health, or a related field. with at least 1 year(s) of experience in clinical research.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in psychology, social work, public health, or a related field with at least 2 year(s) of clinical research experience. Experience working with children, adolscents and young people who have a mental health condition. Fluent in Spanish. Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP).
Salary Range $40,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions • Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Occasional weekends, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines
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.
Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Afternoon shift