Clinical Research Associate 1

Upstate Medical University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical research institution in the United States is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator. This role involves coordinating ALS clinical studies, managing regulatory correspondence, and engaging with research participants. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and some experience in clinical research. The position offers a salary range of $60,000-$65,000 and is full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, basic computer skills, and excellent written/oral communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ALS clinical research studies.
• Handle regulatory tasks, including IRB and sponsor correspondence.
• Communicate with IRBs, sponsors, and Upstate Departments.
• Enroll research participants in outpatient ALS clinical trials.
• Process and ship lab samples and conduct follow-up appointments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the coordination of ALS clinical research studies. Performance of regulatory tasks including IRB and sponsor/CRO regulatory correspondence. Communication with IRBs, sponsors, and protocol-related Upstate Departments. Pre‑screen, screen, and enroll research participants in outpatient ALS clinical trials. Additional duties include but are not limited to: process and ship lab samples, schedule and conduct follow‑up research appointments for clinical trial participants, data collection and entry into paper and electronic databases, maintenance of clinical research supply inventory, processing clinical trial billing and payments, and the administration of study questionnaires and assessments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, basic computer skills, and excellent written/oral communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with clinical research protocols and/or experience with coordinating ALS clinical trials.
• ACRP and/or SOCRA certification.

Work Days

Mon - Fri - Daytime hours

Message To Applicants

Salary Range:$60,000-$65,000

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care