Clinical Research Associate - Clinical Research Center
Company: Hartford Hospital
Location: Hartford
Posted on: May 10, 2022
Job Description:
DescriptionJob Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Requires flexibility.
Work where every moment matters.Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford
HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride
in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to
become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare
network.Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected
teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that
provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made
possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the
Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation
(CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training
centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced
care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require,
they turn to us.Job Summary:As a specialized research professional
the Clinical Research Associate (CRA) collaborates with the
Principal Investigator (PI) in leading all activity associated with
research study protocols. This includes but is not limited to;
research conduct, budget negotiation & management, initiating
collaborations with other investigators and areas pertinent to the
performance of the study, monitoring research progress and making
necessary changes towards process improvement, leading efforts to
initiate new studies, attending IRB meetings to expedite the
start-up process. The CRA supervises all study activity and may
delegate responsibilities to Research Assistants and/or Research
Associates as appropriate. In addition, the CRA supervises HHC
approved Research Volunteers. While the Principal Investigator is
primarily responsible for the overall design, conduct, and
management of the clinical trial, the CRA leads, facilitates and
coordinates all clinical trial activities playing a critical role
in the supervision and conduct of the study. By performing these
duties, the CRA works with the PI, department, sponsor, IRB and
institution to support and provide guidance on the administration
of the compliance, financial, personnel and all aspects of the
clinical study.This position will support clinical research at the
Heat and Vascular Institute.
Job Responsibilities:
- Compiles and extracts data by performing and reviewing patient
information to ensure integrity of patient data for analysis and
development of protocols.
- Enrolls patients in studies by screening for eligibility
criteria, consulting with physicians and obtaining patient informed
consent to ensure patient safety preserved and regulatory standards
are met.
- Instructs hospital staff and physicians on current study by
familiarizing them with protocol requirements to assure proper
execution.
- Works effectively as a team member both within and across
clinical settings to promote an integrated delivery of health care
services through communication, cooperation and collaboration.
- Train, mentor and supervise lower level research staff,
students, interns, and volunteers
- Assign tasks to Clinical Research Assistants and Clinical
Research Associates as appropriate in collaboration with the CRC
manager
- Support other staff in all aspects of study conduct including,
oversight associated with meeting the goals outlined in the
protocol and clinical trial agreement
- Motivate others, monitor study performance and lead study
meetings
- Manage complex multisite, interventional high risk drug/device
research protocols
- Presents at conferences (abstracts, poster presentations) and
assists in preparation of manuscripts
- Must have in depth knowledge of at least one clinical area
- Serve as CRC leader internal/external, advising other staff
regarding complex protocols and projects in one or more clinical
area
- Provide a leadership role in developing, implementing, and
evaluating the conduct of clinical research
- Takes a lead role and/or coordinates or presents at internal
external clinical research education event/conferences
- Lead activities designed to improve organizational performance
metrics
- Reviews and develops a familiarity with the clinical trial
agreement and/or award terms and conditions. Works with the PI to
assure that the study is in compliance with all terms and
conditions, including but not limited to education, IRB (HRPP)
approval, conflict of interest disclosure, health and safety
protections for participants and staff and any financial terms or
conditions
- Coordinates appropriate and timely payments to participants (if
applicable) in accordance with policies and procedures
- Contributes directly regarding continued and yearly performance
appraisal of Clinical Research Center team members
- Promotes and monitors lower level personnel regarding the
ethical conduct of research by assuring that good faith suspicions
of misconduct in research as defined within Research
Administrations Policy and other misconduct as described in HHC
Code of Conduct are reported appropriately.
- Registers (if required) studies on ClinicalTrials.gov and
maintains current and accurate information
- Coordinates all aspects of study activity as required of a
Clinical Research Associate
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in an appropriate science discipline such as
biology, psychology, etc.On a case by case basis, Associate degree
may be considered with significant years of research experience.
Master's Degree preferred
- Five years of clinical research experience.Or, seven years of
practical clinical research experience is required with an
Associate degree.We take great care of careers.With locations
around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities
for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an
organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new
technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to
countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving
organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
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