Clinical Research Associate - Neurology

Lemaire Scott A Md; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, seeks a Clinical Research Associate in Neurology to support clinical and computational epilepsy research. The role blends clinical coordination with data management and programming, collaborating with the PI and multi-site teams.

You will recruit and track participants, maintain research databases, and develop digital tools for data collection and analysis using Python, SQL, or R while ensuring data privacy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, screens, enrolls, and tracks research participants; explains study protocols and procedures.
• Maintains regulatory documentation, study records, and participant tracking systems.
• Develops and maintains data collection, analysis, and computational research tools; coordinates integration of EHR data and research platforms.

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Research Associate - Neurology

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $57,320 - $67,435

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Department of Neurology is seeking a qualified and motivated Clinical Research Associate to support clinical and computational research in epilepsy. The incumbent will work closely with the Principal Investigator and multi-site collaborators to coordinate research studies, recruit and track participants, maintain research databases, and support technology-enabled research initiatives.

The position combines traditional clinical research coordination with data management, analysis, and programming responsibilities. Candidates with research coordination experience and proficiency in computational methods, database management, or programming are particularly encouraged to apply.

Job Duties

Clinical Research Operations & Coordination — 50%

Recruits, screens, enrolls, and tracks research participants; explains study protocols and procedures.
Collects participant information, processes study documents, and enters information into research databases.
Maintains regulatory documentation, study records, and participant tracking systems.
Coordinates research activities, participant visits, tests, and procedures across single-site and multi-site studies.
Communicates with participants and collaborators, supports regulatory submissions, and coordinates research supplies and study logistics.

Data Collection, Analysis & Computational Research — 50%

• Develops and maintains research databases and digital tools for participant tracking, study documentation, and data analysis.
  Supports data extraction, cleaning, management, and analysis using tools such as Python, SQL, or R.
  Creates and maintains dashboards and automated workflows for research data collection, visualization, and study monitoring.
  Coordinates integration of electronic health record data, research platforms, and computational tools while maintaining data privacy and security.
  Collaborates with faculty, engineers, and analysts to develop computational solutions that improve research efficiency and data management.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.