Clinical Research Coordinator

Ascension Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan (403b

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and development

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and family benefits

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Research Coordinator in Austin to support neurological surgery projects. You will collaborate with investigators and staff to plan and evaluate protocols, recruit and monitor participants, and manage compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating IRB submissions, preparing materials, and maintaining essential documents. The role offers a full-time schedule Monday–Friday with strong growth opportunities in a nonprofit health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree not required if experience covers the role; strong coordination and regulatory compliance skills are needed.
• Experience coordinating IRB activities, audits and participant-related processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of research protocols, budgets, and documentation practices is important.

Responsibilities

• Plans, conducts and evaluates project protocols with investigators and staff.
• Coordinates recruitment, scheduling and monitoring of participants and manages adverse events and compliance.
• Prepares and delivers department communications, presentations and educational materials.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and supports audits and IRB activities.
• Maintains documents, files and training materials for IRB readiness.

Skills

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

IRB coordination

Education

Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Tools

IRB documentation tools

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Austin, TX

• Facility: North Lamar Building

• Department/Specialty: Neurological Surgery

• Schedule: Full Time | Monday-Friday

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Collaborates with primary investigator, sponsor and research staff to plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols. Monitors and reports on progress of projects.

• Assists with the recruitment, selection, scheduling, and monitoring of research project participants. Manages the handling of adverse events, compliance and other participant-related issues.

• Coordinates the preparation and delivery of departmental communications, presentations and marketing/educational materials.

• Collaborates to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards. Assists with responding to and preparing for audits.

• Coordinates activities for the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

• Prepares and maintains documents, presentations, files, training materials and databases needed for IRB compliance.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• None Required.

• Preferred Credential(s):

• Certification specializing in Research Professional credentialed from the Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R).

• Research Professional.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 26.49

Max Salary 36.93