Clinical Research Associate - Neurology

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, is seeking a Clinical Research Associate - Neurology to support daily operations for a research study or clinical trial, with emphasis on epilepsy research and AI-enabled projects.

The role blends traditional study coordination with data and programming tasks, coordinating with the Principal Investigator and multi-site teams, while recruiting, screening, and enrolling participants.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, or related field preferred.
• Experience with SQL and relational database management.
• Experience with Python for data analysis, statistical programming, data visualization, or automation is preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare data integration.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or supporting databases, data pipelines, dashboards, and digital research tools.
• Knowledge of data validation, quality assurance, and secure data management practices.
• Familiarity with REDCap, clinical research databases, or other research informatics platforms preferred.
• Understanding of HIPAA, data privacy requirements, and regulatory compliance in research settings.
• Exposure to clinical research, healthcare, academic medicine, or human subjects research is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with investigators, clinicians, research staff, and technical teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, or visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, R, Python, or similar tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, screens and recruits patients for study; educates participant regarding the research study.
• Collects patient information; processes documents and enters information into a database.
• May collect, process, ship, and maintain paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol.
• Maintains records and regulatory documents and records for research studies. Schedules research participant for tests and procedures such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol.
• Retrieves and submits test results to appropriate party. May correspond with patient throughout study. Orders supplies and equipment.
• Maintains databases and digital tools for participant tracking, study documentation, and data analysis.
• Coordinates integration of EHR data, research platforms, and computational tools.
• Supports dashboards and digital tools to support participant tracking, documentation, and study monitoring.
• Supports secure data transfer and integration between institutional systems, ensuring compliance with data privacy.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Dashboard development

Python programming

Clinical research coordination

Education

Master's degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

REDCap

EHR systems

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 daily operations for a research study or clinical trial. The ideal candidate will also support in clinical and computational research in epilepsy. The incumbent will work closely with the Principal Investigator and multi-site collaborators to coordinate studies, manage research data, and support technology-enabled research initiatives. The role combines traditional research coordination activities with advanced data and programming tasks, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to large-scale neuroscience and artificial intelligence projects. Recruits, screens, and enrolls study participants.

Job Duties

Clinical Research Operations & Coordination 50%

• Interviews, screen and recruits patients for study; explains process and procedures to educate participant regarding the research study.
• Collects patient information; processes documents and enters information into a database. May perform Venipuncture (blood draws), EKGs/ECG’s and obtain vital signs on study participants.
• May collect, process, ship, and maintain paperwork for blood and/or biological specimens according to procedures outlined in study protocol.
• Maintains records and regulatory documents and records for research studies. Schedules research participant for tests and procedures such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol.
• Retrieves and submits test results to appropriate party. May correspond with patient throughout study. Orders supplies and equipment.

Data Collection & Analysis 50%

• Maintains databases and digital tools for participant tracking, study documentation, and data analysis.
• Coordinates integration of EHR data, research platforms, and computational tools.
• Supports dashboards and digital tools to support participant tracking, documentation, and study monitoring.
• Supports secure data transfer and integration between institutional systems, ensuring compliance with data privacy.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, or a related field preferred. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with SQL and relational database management.
• Experience with Python for data analysis, statistical programming, data visualization, or automation is preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare data integration.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or supporting databases, data pipelines, dashboards, and digital research tools.
• Knowledge of data validation, quality assurance, and secure data management practices.
• Familiarity with REDCap, clinical research databases, or other research informatics platforms preferred.
• Understanding of HIPAA, data privacy requirements, and regulatory compliance in research settings.
• Exposure to clinical research, healthcare, academic medicine, or human subjects research is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with investigators, clinicians, research staff, and technical teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, or visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, R, Python, or similar tools is a plus.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

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.