Clinical Research Associate (Melamed Lab), Department of Neurology, Dell Medical School

Job Posting Title:

Clinical Research Associate (Melamed Lab), Department of Neurology, Dell Medical School

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Hiring Department:

Department of Neurology

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Jul 26, 2024

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

One-year fixed term with possibility of continuation based on performance and available grant funding.   

This position is fully on-site.

Purpose

Clinical research associate position to assist with funded clinical research studies for the Melamed Lab. This position involves a significant amount of patient-facing time for study participant recruitment and conduction of research visits. This position also involves administrative tasks, working with the PI, department, sponsors, and institution to support the compliance, financial, personnel and other related aspects of the clinical studies.

Responsibilities

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

• Collaborates to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards. Assists with responding to and preparing for audits. Participates in study protocol development.

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

• Enters data into study specific databases. Ensures data remains clean and coded appropriately. Maintains impeccable study records. Maintains log tracking progress of all research studies and reports on progress to appropriate departments/groups.

• Prepares and presents IRB proposals. Serves as a liaison between clinical setting and research investigators to ensure clear communication and study progress.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, or related field and  basic research experience ordinarily used in college laboratory work. A successful candidate will have the ability to communicate with others in a clear, understandable and professional manner on the phone and in person; demonstrate use of good written and verbal communication skills;  possess effective project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize and schedule work in an efficient and productive manner, focusing on key priorities and meeting deadlines; possess great attention to detail and effective follow-through; have initiative to complete tasks before being asked and be able to independently manage studies, as well as have ability to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality in various delicate, formal or urgent situations; be flexible and adaptable to change. To ensure alignment, we follow these fundamental values: https://dellmed.utexas.edu/culture. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with research subject recruitment and data management in clinical health research. Spanish speaker. Excellent writing skills. Independent thinker.

Salary Range

$37,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).

• May work around standard office conditions.

• May work around biohazards.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Use of manual dexterity.

• Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent