Clinical Research Associate -Diabetes Research

Children’s Minnesota•St. Paul, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Associate I (CRA I) supports the research team in conducting department research projects. The role performs study startup, implementation, and closeout activities; helps coordinate and enter research data; and assists with Institutional Review Board submissions while maintaining compliance with applicable federal and local requirements and Good Clinical Practice guidelines. The CRA I interacts with patients and families to obtain informed consent, schedule research visits, and collect data. The role also maintains regulatory binders, adverse event reports, and sponsor-site communications. Duties specific to the assigned research area may include phlebotomy, sample collection, processing or shipping, ECGs, and chart abstraction. The position includes managing personal career development and administrative tasks. This position is onsite in St. Paul.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree or at least four 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 research data coordination and entry.
Assist with Institutional Review Board regulatory submissions and maintain compliance with applicable federal and local agencies and 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.