Clinical Research Associate -Diabetes Research

Children's Minnesota•Saint Paul, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Associate I (CRA I) supports the research team in conducting departmental research projects. The position is onsite in St. Paul and involves study startup, implementation, and closeout; research data coordination and entry; regulatory submissions and compliance; and interactions with patients and families. Depending on the assigned research area, duties may also include phlebotomy, sample collection and processing or shipping, ECGs, and chart abstraction. The role also includes managing personal career development and administrative tasks. Promotion to CRA II is typically determined by the Clinical Research Program Manager through performance reviews, considering experience performing job-related duties and demonstrated professionalism consistent with Children’s Minnesota 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 research coordination and data entry.
Assist with submissions to the Institutional Review Board and maintain compliance with federal and local agencies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
Interact with patients and families to obtain informed consent, schedule research visits, and collect data.
Maintain regulatory binder documentation, adverse event reports, and communications between sponsors and sites.
Perform additional duties specific to the assigned research area, which may include phlebotomy, sample collection, processing or shipping, ECGs, or chart abstraction.
Manage personal career development and administrative tasks.