Clinical Research Associate I - Psychiatry Lab

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School is seeking a Research Associate I in the Department of Psychiatry. This exempt, full-time role supports coordinating interventional trials and multi-site studies, ensuring protocol fidelity, participant safety, and regulatory compliance.

The position entails screening, consent, study visits, data management, and collaboration with clinical researchers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, neuroscience, engineering, computer science, or another STEM-related field with relevant research experience.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles and/or MRI/EEG experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex interventional trials and multi-site studies under PI leadership.
• Screen and consent participants; plan and conduct study visits.
• Manage regulatory compliance, AE/SAE reporting, and IRB submissions/continuations.
• Analyze data and prepare reports, publications, and presentations.
• Maintain lab equipment and safety protocols; ensure quality data and audit readiness.

Skills

Confidentiality

Organization

Data interpretation

Record-keeping

Communication

Lab equipment

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School is seeking a Research Associate I in the Department of Psychiatry. This exempt, full-time role supports coordinating interventional trials and multi-site studies, ensuring protocol fidelity, participant safety, and regulatory compliance.

The position entails screening, consent, study visits, data management, and collaboration with clinical researchers.