RN Research Associate

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The Department of Women's Health at the Dell Medical School is seeking an RN Research Associate. This position has an end date of 8/31/2027, renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward goals.

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

Responsibilities

• Identify and screen potential research participants.

• Obtain consent, enroll participants, and schedule appointments.

• Manage study medications and/or devices.

• Conduct all study visit procedures and administer related measures.

• Collect and enter data, process samples, and facilitate study monitoring visits.

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

• Manage project close-out activities.

• Develop and maintain project plans to track deliverables and ensure successful completion.

• Proactively identify and resolve project-related issues.

• Coordinate meeting logistics and capture minutes.

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

• Actively participate in research meetings and events.

• Assist with specialized clerical and technical duties related to human subject research (e.g., IRB and research approvals).

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Bachelor's degree with four years of combined nursing and research experience, including at least two years of specific experience in obstetrics. Current Texas RN license (required). Team-oriented with demonstrated collaborative working skills. Ability to work independently. Strong collaboration and communication skills. 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. 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

$75,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).

• May work around standard office conditions.

• May work around biohazards.

• May work around chemicals.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Use of manual dexterity.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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