Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Associate I – Mental Health Studies

Dell Medical School is looking for a Clinical Research Associate I for two mental health studies based in Austin, TX. This is a grant funded position that runs through August 31, 2027.

One study looks at how a traumatic event affects a child's mental health. The other focuses on the cognitive impact of early psychosis in adolescents and young adults who are within two years of their diagnosis. You'll conduct interviews and help manage the research projects.

What you'll do

• Make sure the studies comply with protocols and regulatory requirements. Manage site performance and solve problems as they come up.
• Conduct participant interviews. Enter data accurately and on time into electronic data capture systems. Review and resolve data queries.
• Follow Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines. Handle IRB applications, submissions, and updates across multiple sites. Prepare and maintain regulatory documents. Work with ethics committees to protect participant rights.
• Coordinate with clinical partners to find eligible participants. Help screen, enroll, and get consent from study participants. Keep in touch with participants to make sure they stay in the study. Address their questions and concerns.
• Prepare study reports and documentation. Keep accurate records of all study activities. Help with manuscripts and publications.

Additional duties

• Conduct literature reviews to support study design and protocol development.
• Help train new site staff and research team members.
• Take part in internal and external audits.
• Support the development of study protocols and case report forms.
• Attend conferences and workshops to stay current.
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Perform related duties as needed.

Who you are

You double check your work for errors. You keep organized records and follow detailed procedures. You write clear, concise reports, listen actively, and present information well. You analyze information, develop solutions, and implement corrective actions. You share information, support team decisions, and contribute to team success. You prioritize tasks, set realistic deadlines, and use your time efficiently.

Qualifications

Required: A Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, public health, or a related field. At least one year of experience in clinical research. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred: A Master's Degree in psychology, social work, public health, or a related field with at least two years of clinical research experience. Experience working with children, adolescents, and young people who have a mental health condition. Fluent in Spanish. Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP).

Salary range

$40,000+ depending on qualifications.

Working conditions

• Standard office equipment.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Occasional weekends, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines.

How to apply

You'll need to submit a resume or CV, three work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor), and a letter of interest.

If you are not a current university employee or contingent worker: You'll be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply. After that, you can upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Additional required materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section. You can multi select files there. Make sure all required materials are uploaded before you submit your application. You cannot make changes after submission.

If you are a current university employee or contingent worker: You must apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. Log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu, and update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you'll be prompted to upload your resume. You'll also need to respond to the application questions to upload any additional required materials.