Clinical Research Associate
About The Position
The Clinical Research Associate supports clinical trials for the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at the Morsani College of Medicine. The position performs a range of clinical research functions, including overseeing participant screening and enrollment, maintaining regulatory and study files, collecting and analyzing data, and administering scales, screenings, and questionnaires. It collects and manages patient and/or laboratory data for clinical research projects, develops databases, ensures quality control, and compiles reports for regulatory compliance. The position is grant-funded, onsite, and scheduled Monday through Friday. It is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilities and one year of professional experience, or a master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization.
- Meet all applicable U.S. employment eligibility requirements.
Responsibilities
- Oversee medical or health recruiting and screening protocols and collect data for research studies; may oversee remote screening locations and monitor laboratory tests and referrals.
- Recruit and train assistants who gather data.
- Monitor study procedures for compliance with federal, state, and university regulations; ensure eligibility forms and informed consent documents are gathered and maintained appropriately, HIPAA regulations are followed, and infection-control and safety procedures are implemented.
- Prepare and maintain regulatory and compliance documents, such as IRB applications, and interpret clinical research rules and regulations to ensure project compliance.
- Recommend procedural changes to locate, accept, and track clients.
- Collect and analyze data from clinical trials or other medical screening; create databases for client information or medical records and analyze data.
- Collaborate with social workers and professional agencies to provide services related to health conditions.
- Compose and disseminate study information to clients and the general public.
- Act as a performance consultant to subcontractors or health departments to produce model quality programs.
- Draft program reports for publication and/or public dissemination.
- Educate clients and clients’ families about clinical protocols.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and life insurance plans.
- Retirement plan options.
- Employee and dependent tuition programs.
- Generous leave.
- Employee perks and discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
