Clinical Research Associate II

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Research Associate II at University of Texas at Austin supports clinical research under the direction of Dr. Freeman at the Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center. This role emphasizes scheduling, patient interaction, study administration, and regulatory compliance.

You will recruit participants, obtain informed consent, monitor progress, maintain timelines, prepare reports, collaborate with PIs on protocols, assist IRB submissions, budgeting, and sponsor communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, life sciences or related field with at least 3 years of clinical research experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant clinical research experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute experience as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants, screen, obtain informed consent, and collect data.
• Monitor site recruitment progress and adherence to protocols with accurate data reporting.
• Maintain project timelines and coordinate with PIs to meet milestones.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and manuscripts for dissemination of findings.
• Collaborate with PIs to assist with study protocols and manuals.
• Assist IRB submissions and maintenance across multiple studies.
• Assist in budgeting, financial reports, and research agreements.
• Serve as a point of contact for sponsors, investigators, and study staff.
• Provide training and guidance to support staff.
• Foster collaboration across research teams and project stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Confidential information handling

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or life sciences

Master’s Degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Clinical Research Associate II

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Hiring Department:

Department of Neurology

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Clinical Research Associate II supports clinical research under the direction of Dr. Freeman at the Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center. This position plays a vital role in managing and coordinating funded research studies, with a strong emphasis on scheduling, patient interaction, study administration, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Help with recruitment of research participants, screening, obtaining informed consent, and data collection.
• Monitor site recruitment progress and adherence to protocols, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting.
• Maintain project timelines and coordinate with PIs to meet key milestones.
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and manuscripts for dissemination of findings.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators (PIs) to assist with study protocols and procedural manuals.
• Support the preparation, submission, and maintenance of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications across multiple studies.
• Assist with contract requirements and study specifications.
• Assist in budgeting, financial reports, and research agreements.
• Serve as a point of contact for sponsors, investigators, and study staff, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
• Provide training and guidance to support staff.
• Foster collaboration across research teams and project stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of clinical research operations.

Marginal or Periodic Functions

Develops Training Materials

• Creates educational resources for site staff.
• Conducts training sessions on clinical trial protocols.

Participates in Budget Planning

• Assists in the development of trial budgets.
• Monitors expenditures and ensures financial compliance.

Supports Patient Recruitment

• Develops strategies to enhance patient enrollment.
• Coordinates outreach activities to recruit participants.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally both in person and over the phone.
• Strong project management abilities, including effective planning, organization, prioritization, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of follow-through.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to independently manage studies and complete tasks without direct supervision.
• Capacity to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion in formal, urgent, or delicate situations.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and environments.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, life sciences or related field with at least 3 years of experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in clinical research.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, life sciences or related field with at least 5 year(s) of experience in clinical research.
• Previous experience with research subject recruitment and data management in clinical health research settings.
• Experience working with adult populations who have physical or cognitive disabilities.
• Familiarity with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and human subjects research protocols.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards in clinical research.
• Spanish language proficiency.

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

Required:

• None

Preferred:

• CCRC or Additional certifications in clinical research methodologies.

Salary Range

$48,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

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.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.