[Hiring] Clinical Research Associate @Children’s Minnesota

Role Description

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Research Associate I (CRA I) is support of the research team in the conduct of department research projects.

• Perform study startup, implementation, and closeout activities
• Assist research team with coordination and entry of research data
• Assist with regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board, and maintain compliance with all federal and local agencies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines
• Interact with patients and families for securing informed consent, scheduling research visits, and collection of data
• Maintain documentation for regulatory binder, adverse event reporting, and communications between sponsors and sites
• Other special skills specific to assigned research area may include phlebotomy, sample collection, processing or shipping, ECGs, chart abstraction or other duties as assigned
• Manage personal career development and administrative tasks

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree or at least 4 years relevant clinical research, professional experience
• High attention to detail with strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills beyond basic familiarity with the most common hardware and software systems
• Ability to assist staff working on multiple projects
• Experience working with pediatric populations (preferred)

Requirements

Promotion to next higher level, typically CRA II, is determined by the Clinical Research Program Manager through performance reviews that take into account both experience carrying out the department's job-related duties/tasks, as well as a demonstrated commitment to professionalism in carrying out those tasks in line with Children's values and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits
• Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay