Research Associate

Job Posting Title:

Research Associate

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Hiring Department:

Department of Women's Health

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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

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

The Research Associate will support the coordination and implementation of several complex funded research projects through daily management and operational oversight.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and screening potential research participants

• Obtaining consent, enrolling participants, and scheduling appointments

• Managing study medications and/or devices

• Conducting all study visit procedures and administering related measures

• Collecting/processing/storing and shipping biospecimens (blood + blood draw)

• Collecting and entering data, and facilitating study monitoring visits

• Completing all study start-up tasks, such as obtaining materials from the sponsor and ensuring regulatory documents are finalized through internal processes

• Maintain tracking logs

• Managing project close-out activities

• Developing and maintaining project plans to track deliverables and ensure successful completion

• Proactively identifying and resolving project-related issues

• Coordinating meeting logistics and capturing minutes

• Collaborating with other departments, schools at the University, and partner institutions

• Actively participating in research meetings and events

• Assisting with specialized clerical and technical duties related to human subject research (e.g., IRB and research approvals) and other administrative tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of combined education and research experience, with at least 2 years specific research experience.

• Team-oriented with demonstrated collaborative working skills

• Ability to work independently

• Strong collaboration and communication skills in a diverse environment

• Ability to manage daily activities effectively

• Clear, understandable, and professional communication skills, both verbal (in person and by phone) and written

• Comfortable speaking with patients, including via phone or virtual video visits, to collect data

• Effective project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and schedule work efficiently, prioritize key tasks, and meet deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and REDCap

• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

• Energetic and eager to learn new skills

• Capable of both independent and collaborative work

• Superior documentation skills

• Analytical skills with the ability to resolve technical issues and assess data quality

• Willingness to learn obstetric and gynecological practices and terminology relevant to study development and management

• Ability to identify and respond to research-related adverse events

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish

• Experience drawing blood, processing samples, and shipping, or willingness to learn

• Previous experience with pharmaceutical clinical trials

• Experience coordinating clinical research studies

• Prior experience in participant recruitment, retention, and data management

• Previous experience working on Labor and Delivery or Postpartum units

• Experience placing Foley catheter balloons to initiate labor induction

• Certification in clinical research

• Experience in health services research and/or cancer-related research

• Experience in an academic health center

• Experience communicating with patients with serious illnesses

Salary Range

OPEN

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact info