Clinical Research Associate - Legal Research Focus (Part-time)
Baylor College of Medicine
Texas, Remote
Job posting number: #7321152 (Ref:23584-en_US)
Posted: November 27, 2025
Job Description
Summary
The Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a part-time Clinical Research Associate for a non-laboratory research position. The individual hired will be responsible for providing research support on a research project related to bioethics and health policy.
This is a part-time position with no benefits, offering a flexible work schedule between the hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Job Duties
- Conduct legal research related to medical practice and licensing laws, as well as related policies
- Draft summaries of legal analyses for internal documentation and publication
- Support empirical research processes, including conducting relevant literature searches and contributing to ethical analysis and interpretation of findings
- Attend relevant project meetings
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Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- Two years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in bioethics, humanities, public health, social sciences, or related field. Master’s degree can be accepted in lieu of experience requirement.
- Currently enrolled in a law program as a second-year (2L), third-year (3L), or Master of Laws (LL.M.) student.
- Legal Research experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to display a professional, positive attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills is required, and must be able to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.
- Team-oriented, collaborative mindset with an interest in creating value in any situation through insightful questions and suggestions.
- Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in accepting work assignments, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks, understand processes, and resolve issues.
Work Authorization Requirement:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
