Clinical Research Assistant I, Psychiatry

About the position

This position will have an expected start date in July 2025. Works under the direction of an Investigator(s) with general supervision, to primarily provide ongoing data management for local and national research studies. May coordinate observational (non-treatment) studies. The Psychology Division of the Psychiatry Department is looking to hire a full time Clinical Research Assistant I to assist with ongoing clinical research studies. This position will be working on a variety of brain injury-related research projects that vary from local North Texas projects to a multi-center national NIH funded study. This is an established team who is growing and looking to add new personnel. The chosen candidate will be exposed to all aspects of the research study life cycle, from study start-up to protocol execution to study close out and writing manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Enters data into case report forms or other data collection system based on research study.
• Assists with maintenance of study level documentation.
• Assists with data queries and possible edits for accuracy.
• Compiles data for regulatory requirements and/or deadlines for local or sponsor submissions.
• Maintains existing databases and ensures data integrity.
• Understands visit schedules, inclusion/exclusion criteria and protocol requirements for routine and low complexity trials.
• Schedules research visits.
• Assists research staff by completing research protocol related tasks.
• Assists with preparing annual reports and/or modifications to institutional review board (IRB).
• Reviews and abstracts information from medical records including eligibility criteria.
• Recruits and enrolls patients in research study that may include consenting patients after training and with supervision.
• Assists with ordering and maintaining research supplies following university/department procedures.
• Ensures that equipment is in good working order.
• With adequate training and supervision, assists with collecting and processing specimens following established procedures/protocols.
• Assists in preparing studies for closeout.
• Performs study procedures such as phlebotomy, vital signs, and EKG's needed for research study.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: interacting with patients, maintaining patient records, or maintaining human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Nice-to-haves

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
• CPR AED certification may be required based on affiliate location requirements.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer