Clinical Research Associate -Diabetes Research
About The Position
The Clinical Research Associate I (CRA I) supports the research team in conducting department research projects. The role involves study startup, implementation, and closeout; coordinating and entering research data; assisting with regulatory submissions and maintaining compliance with applicable requirements and Good Clinical Practice guidelines; and interacting with patients and families to obtain informed consent, schedule research visits, and collect data. The CRA I maintains regulatory binders, adverse event reports, and sponsor-site communications. Depending on the assigned research area, additional duties may include phlebotomy, sample collection, processing or shipping, ECGs, and chart abstraction. The role also includes managing personal career development and administrative tasks. The position is onsite in St. Paul. Advancement to CRA II is typically determined by the Clinical Research Program Manager through performance reviews considering job-related experience and demonstrated professionalism consistent with Children’s values and organizational policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree or at least 4 years of relevant clinical research or professional experience.
- High attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong computer skills beyond basic familiarity with common hardware and software systems.
- Ability to assist staff working on multiple projects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with pediatric populations.
Responsibilities
- Perform study startup, implementation, and closeout activities.
- Assist the research team with coordination and entry of research data.
- Assist with Institutional Review Board regulatory submissions and maintain compliance with federal and local agencies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
- Interact with patients and families to secure informed consent, schedule research visits, and collect data.
- Maintain regulatory binder documentation, adverse event reporting, and communications between sponsors and sites.
- Perform research-area-specific duties as assigned, which may include phlebotomy, sample collection, processing or shipping, ECGs, and chart abstraction.
- Manage personal career development and administrative tasks.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Other fringe benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
