Junior Clinical Research Associate: Trials & Data Support

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Clinical Research Associate I in the Department of Psychiatry on the UT Main Campus. This entry‑level role provides foundational support for clinical trials, including monitoring assistance, data checks, and document preparation under supervision.

You will work with senior CRAs and study staff, help ensure protocol adherence, and contribute to site visits (remote and on‑site), regulatory document management, and study start‑up

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in life sciences, nursing, public health or a related field.
• Basic understanding of GCP/Human Subjects Protection.
• Demonstrated ability to follow SOPs, maintain accuracy, and learn quickly.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site monitoring activities and prepare for qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close‑out visits.
• Participate in remote/in-person visits in a shadowing or support capacity.
• Perform supervised source data review and basic source data verification.
• Draft or update visit documentation for senior review.
• Support data quality checks and resolving site queries.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and tracking essential regulatory documents.
• Maintain study trackers, CTMS/EDC task lists, and monitoring calendars.
• Communicate site needs and status updates in a timely manner.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Learning Agility

Planning & Organizing

Problem Solving

Following Instructions

Interpersonal Savvy

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, public health or related field

Tools

EDC/CTMS systems

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Clinical Research Associate I in the Department of Psychiatry on the UT Main Campus. This entry‑level role provides foundational support for clinical trials, including monitoring assistance, data checks, and document preparation under supervision.

You will work with senior CRAs and study staff, help ensure protocol adherence, and contribute to site visits (remote and on‑site), regulatory document management, and study start‑up