Clinical Research Associate

Cone Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health is seeking a Research Associate to support principal investigators in grant-funded and industry-sponsored clinical research conducted on-site at the hospital and affiliated sites. You will assist in planning, preparing, and conducting studies to ensure robust and valid data are gathered.

Under supervision, you will help with literature reviews, IRB submissions, and regulatory compliance, while collaborating with study coordinators, participants, and other research professionals to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required with relevant research experience.
• Experience in clinical or grant-funded research is preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (IRB, HIPAA) and good clinical practices.

Responsibilities

• Assembles data and performs quality control checks to ensure accuracy and reliability of findings.
• Contributes to early-stage activities for research projects, including recruitment and literature gathering.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and adheres to GCP, HIPAA and ethics standards.
• Performs administrative tasks requiring analysis and knowledge of study protocols.
• Plans, prepares, implements and conducts various activities to support research projects.
• Provides operational and clerical support for project-related tasks.

Skills

Research experience

Data quality checks

Regulatory compliance

Administrative support

IRB coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Research Associate supports projects initiated and conducted by principal investigator(s) by assisting in grant funded research and/or industry sponsored clinical research conducted on site at the hospital or its affiliated sites. Working under general supervision, this position works closely with principal investors, study coordinators, study participants, and other research professionals to plan, prepare, implement, and conduct research projects to ensure robust and valid data is gathered during studies.

Essential Job Function

• Assembles data and performs quality control checks to ensure the accuracy and reliability of research findings, contributing to the validity and credibility of research outcomes and enabling evidence-based decision-making.
• Contributes to early-stage activities for research projects, including subject recruitment, literature gathering, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) document submission, facilitating the smooth initiation and progression of research studies.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and adheres to Good Clinical Practices for clinical research, maintaining Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and ethical standards, safeguarding patient privacy, and ensuring the ethical conduct of research.
• Performs diverse administrative and clerical responsibilities requiring some analysis, judgment and knowledge of specific study protocols, research processes, and applicable regulations.
• Plans, prepares, implements, and conducts various miscellaneous activities to support research projects.
• Provides operational and clerical support for project-related activities, including editing reports, managing expenses, and assisting with grant applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of research experience or Associate's Degree with 5 years of research experience.

Experience

• Required: Bachelor's degree with 3 years of research experience or Associate's Degree with 5 years of research experience.