Junior Clinical Research Associate

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School seeks a Clinical Research Associate I to provide foundational support for clinical trials. The role involves assisting with site monitoring visits (remote and on-site), data quality checks, document collection, and study coordination under supervision.

As an entry-level position funded through a grant, it reports to a Clinical Project Manager or Senior CRA and collaborates with CRCs, regulatory staff, and data management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, public health or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to follow SOPs, maintain accuracy, and learn quickly.
• GCP training (ICH E6) and institutional human subjects training upon hire may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists senior CRAs with preparation for qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close‑out visits.
• Participates in remote/in‑person visits in a shadowing or support capacity.
• Conducts supervised source data review (SDR) and basic SDV, prioritizing accuracy.
• Drafts or updates visit documentation for senior review.
• Updates CTMS, EDC task lists, issue logs, and monitoring visit calendars.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Learning Agility

Planning & Organizing

Problem Solving

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

EDC/CTMS experience

GCP training

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School seeks a Clinical Research Associate I to provide foundational support for clinical trials. The role involves assisting with site monitoring visits (remote and on-site), data quality checks, document collection, and study coordination under supervision.

As an entry-level position funded through a grant, it reports to a Clinical Project Manager or Senior CRA and collaborates with CRCs, regulatory staff, and data management teams.