Clinical Research Associate I or II - Psychology

The ideal candidate will have experience working with newly diagnosed patients, survivors of childhood cancer, and/or those with chronic illness diagnoses. Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential in coordinating data across multiple disciplines and collaborating sites.

This role will be research focused and be patient/participant facing.

CRA I - Responsibilities include:

• Perform data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research.

• Assist with submission for all reportable events (e.g., adverse events, protocol variations).

• Assist with study planning and preparation of regulatory materials.

• Recruitment, enrollment, and evaluation of study participants.

• Maintain/enter data as required for case report forms.

• Ensure compliance with prescribed interventions and evaluations of the assigned protocol(s).

• Provide data to the collaborating research organization (CRO) or study sponsor and prepare data reports as directed.

• Delivery of in-person and telehealth interventions.

• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

CRA II - Responsibilities include all the above, in addition to:

• Act as site study coordinator conducting informed consent process as designated and assisting with protocol submissions (internally sponsored and/or externally sponsored) for review by federal or institutional committees (e.g. CTSRC and IRB) as applicable.

• Develop, maintain, monitor, and/or share assigned/relevant documentation (e.g., investigator files, case report forms, study data).

• Perform data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research.

• Prepare submission for all reportable events (e.g., adverse events, protocol variances, violations).

• Prepare detailed data reports as required.

• Provide patient care, education, and management (e.g., routine test conduct; assistance in clinical procedures; medication instruction, monitoring, and documentation; patient care coordination; education on protocol activities), as applicable.

CRA I Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant area required.

CRA I Minimum Experience:

Prior industry experience preferred.

CRA II Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant area required.

Master's degree preferred.

CRA II Minimum Experience:

2+ years of experience in carrying out research preferably in healthcare settings.

Experience Exception: Master's degree and some experience preferred.

Experience managing cross-functional communication, including liaison between site and study teams.

Some experience with documentation and tracking systems/processes.

Proven performance in earlier role.

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