Clinical Research Associate II - PBS Division, Cognitive Neuroscience

CHEManager International; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN is seeking a Clinical Research Associate II in the PBS Division, Cognitive Neuroscience.

You will coordinate multi-site studies, manage data collection, regulatory materials, and informed consent processes under faculty supervision. The role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field (Master's preferred) and 2+ years of research experience, with duties including neuroimaging/neuromodulation support, protocol submissions, and quality assurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant area required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling, data collection/submission, and reporting for multi-site studies.
• Assist with study planning and regulatory materials preparation.
• Recruitment, enrollment, and evaluation of study participants.
• Communicate with study team members to ensure objectives are met across disciplines.
• Support neuroimaging and neuromodulation procedures, including preparation and data collection.
• Perform QA and management of multimodal data (behavioral, cognitive, neuroimaging, physiological).
• Conduct neuromodulation and/or cognitive training sessions with participants.
• Develop and follow SOPs with data verification at timepoints.
• Conduct informed consent and assist with protocol submissions for review by committees.

Skills

Coordination

Data collection

Regulatory materials

Informed consent

Cross-functional communication

Study coordination

Neuroimaging support

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant area

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

As a Clinical Research Associate II in the Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences, you will support innovative research focused on understanding brain health, cognitive function, and neurological outcomes in pediatric and adult populations. Under the direction of faculty investigators, you will coordinate and conduct research activities related to neuropsychological assessment, neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and behavioral intervention studies.

Location

Memphis, TN

Category

Clinical Research

Department

Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences

Shift

Weekday Day

Position Type

Full Time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Req #

JR7901

Job Responsibilities Include

• Coordination of scheduling, data collection/submission, and summary reporting for multi-site, prospective studies.
• Assistance with study planning and preparation of regulatory materials.
• Recruitment, enrollment, and evaluation of study participants.
• Communication with collaborating department study team members to assure study objectives are being met across disciplines.
• Support research activities involving neuroimaging and neuromodulation procedures, including participant preparation, scheduling, and data collection.
• Perform quality assurance and management of multimodal research data, including behavioral, cognitive, neuroimaging, and physiological measures.
• Conducting neuromodulation and/or cognitive training sessions with participants
• Developing, implementing, and following standard operating procedures for each study, with data verification and entry at specified timepoints.
• Act as site study coordinator conducting informed consent process as designated, and assisting with protocol submissions (internally sponsored and/or externally sponsored) for review by federal or institutional committees (e.g. CTSRC and IRB) as applicable.
• Develop, maintain, monitor, and/or share assigned/relevant documentation (e.g., investigator files, case report forms, study data).
• Perform data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research.
• Prepare submission for all reportable events (e.g., adverse events, protocol variances, violations).
• Prepare detailed data reports as required.
• (As applicable) Provide patient care, education, and management (e.g., routine test conduct; assistance in clinical procedures; medication instruction, monitoring, and documentation; patient care coordination; education on protocol activities).
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education And/or Training

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum Requirement: 2+ years of experience in carrying out research preferably in healthcare settings.
• Experience Exception: Master's degree and some experience preferred.
• Experience managing cross-functional communication, including liaison between site and study teams.
• Some experience with documentation and tracking systems/processes.
• Proven performance in earlier role.

Licensure, Registration And/or Certification Required By Law

• None

Licensure, Registration And/or Certification Required By SJCRH Only

• None

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $70,720 - $126,880 per year for the role of Clinical Research Associate II - PBS Division, Cognitive Neuroscience.

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