Clinical Research Assistant

** About the Role
** The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) is responsible for helping to conduct and documenting clinical research and trials for the Research Division while adhering to Good Clinical Practice/ICH Guidelines and the Code of Federal Regulations.  
** What You’ll Be Doing
** Administratively and clinically help coordinate with a team to work on a minimum of six clinical trials (level 1-3 clinical research protocol) . Help schedule, plan and participate in study monitoring visits and address any potential queries or deviations in accordance to the study protocol. Acts as a liaison between sponsor and the research department.  In collaboration with the Clinical Manager advises treating physicians of clinical protocol opportunities and procedures.

Recruitment of study subjects, including use of professional experience, discretion and judgment to include or exclude potential subjects based on trial criteria.

Dispenses study medications in accordance to protocol requirements within his/her scope of practice.  Performs Investigational Product accountability for accurate compliance.

Attends sponsor meetings for the purpose of education and understanding of protocols or protocol addendums. Maintains required continuing education hours required for certifications. Adherence and knowledge of OSHA including the location and use of Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS). Performs all other duties as assigned. 2-3 years related Research experience Preferred.
** Reasoning Ability
** Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
** Computer Skills
** To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  This job operates in a professional office environment.  

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
** Other Duties
** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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