Clinical Research Associate
Children's Minnesota
About the Role
The Clinical Research Associate I (CRA I) primarily supports the research team in conducting department research projects.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High attention to detail
- 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)
Qualifications
- Baccalaureate degree or at least 4 years relevant clinical research, professional experience
Location: St Paul - Onsite