Clinical Research Associate

Cone Health Medical Group; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group seeks a Research Associate to support grant-funded and industry-sponsored clinical studies conducted on-site at the hospital and affiliated sites. Under supervision, you will assist in assembling data, performing quality control, and ensuring data integrity across studies.

You will work with investigators, study coordinators, and participants to plan, prepare, implement, and coordinate research activities while maintaining GCP and HIPAA standards and assisting with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of research experience or an Associate’s degree with 5 years of research experience.
• Experience in clinical research and grant-funded projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of GCP and HIPAA regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assembles data and performs quality control checks to ensure accuracy of results.
• Supports recruitment and literature gathering for studies.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence to GCP and HIPAA.
• Performs administrative tasks related to study protocols and reports.
• Assists with grant applications and manages related expenses.

Skills

Data quality checks

Regulatory compliance

IRB documentation

Grant applications

Clinical research support

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 3 years research

Associate's Degree + 5 years research

Tools

EDC systems

Excel

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.