Research Associate

• Data Integrity: Perform high-accuracy data entry and management to support ongoing clinical trials and studies.
• Participant Engagement: Lead recruitment efforts, acting as the first point of contact for families and individuals interested in our research.
• Clinical Assessment: Train under senior staff to conduct a variety of behavioral and developmental assessments.
• Study Logistics: Ensure all study tasks are completed within strict regulatory timelines and maintain high-quality documentation.

• Organization: Ability to manage multiple moving parts and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Communication: Empathy and clarity when speaking with participants and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Technical Aptitude: Proficiency in data entry and a quick ability to learn new software/database systems.
• Adaptability: A desire to learn complex clinical assessments and evolve within a fast-paced environment.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience: Previous experience working or volunteering with individuals with developmental disabilities is a plus, but not required.
• Mindset: A strong interest in autism research and a commitment to the highest ethical standards in human subject research.

• 8 paid holidays per year 
• Up to 16 days per year Paid Time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (majority of coverage paid for by SARRC)
• Professional development annual benefit of $1000
• 401(k) with 50% company match up to 6%

Established in 1997, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to autism research, education, evidence-based treatment, and community outreach. We are one of the only autism organizations in the world that provides a lifetime of services for individuals and their families while also conducting cutting edge research.