Clinical Research Associate 1

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking a Clinical Research Associate I to join a team managing multiple trials from early to late phases. You will handle IRB submissions, regulatory docs, and staff training while ensuring enrollment targets and data integrity.

The role requires strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and professionalism as you liaise with clinicians, sponsors, and regulatory agencies. SoCRA certification readiness is expected after two years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to function in a professional environment with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical trials from first in human through phase 3.
• Oversee 2-3 studies simultaneously and ensure trial conduct compliance.
• Ensure FDA guidelines and GCP adherence; interact with IRB, sponsors and regulators.
• Prepare regulatory documents, train staff, and oversee enrollment and data entry.
• Serve as the point of contact for study sponsors and collaborators.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary:

TheClinical Research Associate I (CRA I) will join a team of experienced associates and manage various research trials, including first in human through phase 3 trials. The role will be expected to manage 2-3 studies simultaneously. The will ensure compliance with FDA guidelines and follow GCP for all managed studies. TheCRA I will interact daily with clinicians, sponsors, IRB, regulatory agencies and other research professionals. This is a subject / patient facing role, the candidate needs the ability to communicate directly with study volunteers, collecting detailed clinical information and communicating that to the study team. TheCRA I will be responsible for all aspects of the trial conduct including; IRB submission, regulatory documents, training staff, overseeing enrollment of appropriate study subjects, creation and completion of source documents, database entry and query resolution. TheCRA I will be the point person on assigned clinical trials and flexible availability is expected. This role is also the key contact for study sponsors / collaborators; therefore, a high level of professionalism and communication skills are required. This role will be expected to prepare for a national certification (SoCRA) exam after 2 years of full-time employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelors degree and 2 years of related experiance or a equivalent combination of education and experiance.Ability to function in a professional environment, that requires a high attention to detail and exemplary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Clinical skills including phlebotomy, ability to take and record accurate vital signs, obtain EKG tracings, and general medical terminology will be preferred.

Work Days:

Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm. Occasional evenings and weekends

Message to Applicants:

Salary range-$60,406-$65,000

RecruitmentOffice: Human Resources