Research Assistant I

Closing Date:

07/13/2026ResearchersRegularNoUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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COM PSY Psychiatry Administration

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The Research Assistant supports the Interventional Psychiatry Programs clinical research portfolio including trials involving neuromodulation pharmacologic interventions and biomarker acquisition. This role ensures the smooth execution of study procedures regulatory compliance accurate data collection and high-quality participant experience. The coordinator works closely with investigators clinicians and research staff to manage day-to-day study operations from recruitment through study close-out. The research assistant will work closely with the interventional psychiatry group as well as the investigators on assigned projects.

Bachelors degree in psychology nursing public health or related field plus one (1) year of human subjects research experience required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in clinical research or behavioral health strongly preferred.

• Training in human subject protection and GCP (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with psychiatric populations.

• Ability to administer structured clinical assessments after training.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-screening and eligibility assessments using study-specific inclusion/exclusion criteria; coordinate scheduling of study visits assessments and interventional procedures.

• Maintain recruitment logs and report enrollment metrics to investigators.

• Obtain informed consent from participants in accordance with UAMS IRB policies and federal regulations; ensure participants understand study procedures risks benefits and rights.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for participants throughout the study.

• Administer or coordinate administration of standardized symptom rating scales such as MADRS HAM-D YMRS CGI PHQ-9.

• Track visit windows protocol-required procedures and follow-up timelines.

• Enter clean and validate data in Excel REDCap or other relational databases.

• Maintain a longitudinal database.

• Perform routine quality checks to ensure accuracy completeness and regulatory compliance.

• Generate reports for investigators DSMBs and sponsors as needed.

• Assist with IRB submissions continuing reviews amendments and adverse event reporting.

• Maintain regulatory binders delegation logs and training documentation; ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and UAMS research policies.

• Coordinate communication between investigators clinical teams and research partners; support study budgeting supply tracking and scheduling of interventional procedures.

• Prepare materials for team meetings audits and sponsor monitoring visits.

• Interact and develop positive working relationships with a diverse group of professionals at all levels within the organization community industry and state and federal governments.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

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Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

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This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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