Clinical Research Associate I
 The University of Texas at Austin | |
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 United States, Texas, Austin | |
| 101 East 27th Street (Show on map) | |
 May 22, 2026 | |
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Job Posting Title: Clinical Research Associate I---- Hiring Department: Department of Psychiatry---- Position Open To: All Applicants---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA---- Earliest Start Date: May 25, 2026---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Feb 28, 2027---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS---- Job Details: GENERAL NOTES Dell Medical School is seeking a Clinical Research Associate I. JOB SUMMARY The Clinical Research Associate I (CRA I) provides foundational operational support for clinical trials and research studies by assisting with routine monitoring activities, data accuracy checks, document preparation, and visit scheduling under close supervision. This entry-level role helps ensure protocol adherence, participant safety verification, and data integrity by supporting study visits. Tasks include preparing visit materials, performing data reviews, assisting with source data verification, updating trackers, supporting essential document collection, and conducting clinical assessments, behavioral assessments (including during alcohol administration sessions), and collecting MRI data. The CRA I works closely with Clinical Research Coordinators data management teams, and study leadership. Responsibilities
Other Job Duties may apply as assigned MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in life sciences (e.g., neuroscience or psychology), nursing, public health or a related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in life sciences (e.g., neuroscience or psychology), nursing, public health or a related field with at least 1 year of experience in clinical research support (CTA, CRC assistant, research intern). Familiarity with clinical assessments and/or MRI data collection LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:None PREFERRED:GCP training (ICH E6) and institutional human subjects training upon hire. SALARY RANGE$45,000 + depending on qualifications WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT * Standard office equipment * Repetitive use of a keyboard Required Materials ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. | |