Clinical Research Associate II - Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences

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Overview:

As a Clinical Research Associate II, you will support Faculty Investigators in the Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences on studies that aim to foster optimal health potential and quality of life for patients and families affected by pediatric medical or neurodevelopmental conditions. The CRA II in this grant-funded position will primarily support a study of neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants and toddlers with Down syndrome but may also support studies in populations of childhood cancer survivors or individuals living with sickle cell disease.

Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential in coordinating data across multiple disciplines and collaborating sites. The ideal candidate will have training and experience in developmental assessment in young child populations.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordination of scheduling, data collection/submission, and summary reporting for multi-site, prospective studies.

• Assistance with study planning and preparation of regulatory materials.

• Assembly and quality assurance of large data sets.

• Recruitment, enrollment, and evaluation of study participants.

• Communication with collaborating department study team members to assure study objectives are being met across disciplines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as site study coordinator conducting informed consent process as designated, and assisting with protocol submissions (internally sponsored and/or externally sponsored) for review by federal or institutional committees (e.g. CTSRC and IRB) as applicable.
• Develop, maintain, monitor, and/or share assigned/relevant documentation (e.g., investigator files, case report forms, study data).
• Perform data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research.
• Prepare submission for all reportable events (e.g., adverse events, protocol variances, violations).
• Prepare detailed data reports as required.
• (As applicable) Provide patient care, education, and management (e.g., routine test conduct; assistance in clinical procedures; medication instruction, monitoring, and documentation; patient care coordination; education on protocol activities).
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum Requirement: 2+ years of experience in carrying out research preferably in healthcare settings.
• Experience Exception: Master's degree and some experience preferred.
• Experience managing cross-functional communication, including liaison between site and study teams.
• Some experience with documentation and tracking systems/processes.
• Proven performance in earlier role.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

• None

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

• None

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Understands the task at hand, seeks out information, and draws conclusions from available data to deliver outcomes.
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities to perform as needed in his/her role.
• Remains calm when faced with changes to (and in) his/her work.
• Effectively relays understanding of diverse perspectives.
• Can handle communication upwards and downwards as needed.
• Presents information in a clear, well thought out way and tailored to the audience.
• Shows support for the new direction even when the details have not been finalized.
• Spots early indications of underperformance and takes corrective actions. Celebrates successes.
• Works with partners inside his/her function to find the best solutions that align with functional priorities. Is easy to work with to find solutions.
• Contributes to study management and research procedures by consistently executing on assign