Clinical Research Associate I - Psychiatry Trials

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

Job summary

Dell Medical School at the University of Texas is seeking a Research Associate I in the Department of Psychiatry to coordinate complex interventional trials and multi-site studies under a Principal Investigator. The role emphasizes protocol fidelity, participant safety, regulatory compliance (ICH-GCP; FDA 21 CFR 50/56), HIPAA, and high-quality data.

The Senior CRC responsibilities include screening, consent, visits, specimen workflows, AE/SAE reporting, IRB management, and mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, neuroscience, engineering, computer science, or another STEM field with relevant research experience.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Preferred certification as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) or similar.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex interventional trials and multi-site studies under a PI or operations lead.
• Screen participants and obtain informed consent; plan visits and manage specimens.
• Monitor AE/SAE reporting and ensure IRB submissions and continuing reviews.
• Maintain accurate regulatory documentation and data integrity.
• Mentor junior coordinators and support feasibility and enrollment strategies.
• Assist with protocol development and preparation of publications.

Skills

Data analysis

Lab techniques

Record keeping

Scientific software

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or STEM field

Tools

MRI

EEG

Job description

Dell Medical School at the University of Texas is seeking a Research Associate I in the Department of Psychiatry to coordinate complex interventional trials and multi-site studies under a Principal Investigator. The role emphasizes protocol fidelity, participant safety, regulatory compliance (ICH-GCP; FDA 21 CFR 50/56), HIPAA, and high-quality data.

The Senior CRC responsibilities include screening, consent, visits, specimen workflows, AE/SAE reporting, IRB management, and mentoring junior