[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