Clinical Research Associate II
Job Detail
Job Title :
Clinical Research Associate II
Department :
10840-The Cato T. Laurencin Institute
Location : Farmington
Farmington
FTE% : Shift
Shift
Search # : 2024-1048
2024-1048
Closing Date : Recruiter :
Recruiter : Rucker, Pamela S.
Rucker, Pamela S.
Additional Links :
Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values.
Our top rated organization is looking to add a Clinical Research Associate II in the Cato Laurencin Institute to our growing team.
If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you
PURPOSE OF CLASS :
At UConn Health, this position is accountable for performing as a specialist in a research area, performing the most complex clinical research and related tasks,independent research projects;
may act as a working supervisor for professional staff members.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED :
Receives general direction of a principal investigator, faculty member or designee.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED :
Supervises research assistants / associates / technicians, clerical or other staff members of as assigned
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED :
Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability
Generous vacation and sick-time plans
Multi-channel retirement options (pension and match options)
Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family members
Quick commute access from I-84, Rte 9 and surrounding areas
State of the art facility and campus environments
Progressive leadership and educational development programs available
Schedule : 40 hour s per wk, Mon - Fri, 8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm with a 30 minute unpaid meal break
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Plans unit workload and determines priorities
Schedules, assigns, oversees or reviews work
Establishes and maintains unit procedures
Provides staff training and assistance
Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations
Acts as a liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures
May make recommendations on policies or standards
May prepare reports and correspondence
Designs and performs experiments and discusses concepts and results
Researches literature
Assists in writing scientific publications an grants
Does database development and management
May be responsible for budget preparation on grants
May perform laboratory maintenance
May train fellows, medical / dental students, post docs in relevant research techniques
Performs related duties as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY :
Considerable knowledge of clinical research protocols, principles and procedures
Considerable knowledge of clinical trials and other clinical research methods such as screening, interviewing, reviewing case report forms, reviewing medical records
Considerable knowledge of experimental design, mathematics, statistics, computer applications and procedures, computerized databases
Considerable knowledge of a science such as biology or psychology
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Project management, interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to identify, produce, organize, analyze, evaluate and interpret data
Knowledge of regulatory procedures ( Informed consent, IRB applications, FDA regulations, data safety and monitoring plans, boards, safety of subjects in clinical research) involved with clinical research
Ability to work as a member of a project team and independently
Supervisory ability
EDUCATION AND TRAINING :
General Experience : A Master's Degree in Public Health, Social Science Research or a relevant discipline, plus five (5) years of appropriate research experience, preferably in a health science / health care setting.
Substitutions Allowed :
Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of appropriate clinical research experience or certification as a Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) by SOCRA or equivalent with twelve (12) years of appropriate practical clinical research experience.
If not certified at the time of hire must take and pass the certification within one (1) year of employment.
Special Experience : WORKING CONDITIONS :
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to communicable / infectious diseases.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
May involve travel to local or out of state health care facilities and to attend clinical research meetings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical research. Project / program management, health equity and scholarly publication.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel
Experience with statistical applications, grant writing, leadership skills and IRB
Incumbents in this class may be required to under go periodic tests and immunizations for communicable diseases
Nursing background