The University of Texas at Austin · 3 months ago
Clinical Research Associate I
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Clinical Research Associate I to assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of clinical trials. The role involves site management, data collection, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and study protocols.
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Responsibilities
Conduct site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits while managing participant recruitment, screening, and enrollment to ensure protocol adherence, regulatory compliance, and successful study execution
Ensures compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements
Manages site performance and resolves issues
Administers questionnaires, collect medical history, and perform study procedures
Maintains rapport with participants to ensure retention and address concerns
Obtains informed consent and ensure participant safety throughout protocol procedures
Coordinates with affiliated departments and external collaborators
Collects and verifies data from clinical sites
Ensures accurate and timely data entry into electronic data capture systems (e.g. REDCap)
Reviews and resolves data queries
Assists with manuscript and grant preparation, including opportunities for authorship
Maintains and updates study databases and data collection forms
Ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines
Facilitate institutional review board (IRB) applications, submissions, and updates across multiple sites
Prepares and maintains regulatory documents
Coordinates with ethics committees to safeguard participant rights
Participate in internal and external audits and protocol reviews
Evaluates medical records and performs screenings to identify eligible study participants
Assists in screening and enrolling study participants
Maintains communication with participants to ensure retention
Addresses participant concerns and queries
Prepares study reports and documentation
Maintains accurate records of study activities
Assists in the preparation of manuscripts and publications
Conducts literature reviews to support study design and protocol development
Assists in the training of new site staff and research team members
Participates in internal and external audits
Supports the development of study protocols and case report forms
Attends conferences and workshops to stay updated on industry trends
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related field
1 year of relevant clinical research experience
Familiarity with IRB processes and human subjects protection standards
Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap)
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred
Master's Degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related field
At least 2 year(s) of clinical research experience preferably involving pediatric or neurodevelopmental populations
Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS)
Prior experience presenting research findings or contributing to publications
Completion of Human Subjects Protection Training
Experience working with children and families affected by neurodevelopmental disorders
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to abstract data from medical records and manage complex databases
Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
Benefits
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
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