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CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I
Job Title: CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I
Job Code: 1392
FLSA: E
Job Level: 79
Revised Date: 04/01/2008
Job Family: JF 05
Occupational Summary
Participate in the development, coordination and implementation of monitoring and administrative strategies essential to the successful management of clinical trials research conducted by principal investigators at the Duke University School of Medicine.
Work Performed
Participate in site selection and in training site personnel regarding the trial; perform site monitoring duties and follow up to ensure identified deficiencies are corrected; travel as required inside and outside of the USA to accomplish responsibilities.
Participate in the development of protocols, informed consent forms, case report forms (CRFS) and instructions, site selection materials, procedure/in service manuals, project newsletter, project specific standard operating procedures, and other monitoring tools for the clinical trial.
Follow established guidelines in the collection of clinical data and/or administration of clinical trials.
Assist in assessing the suitability of potential investigative sites through telephone screening interviews, regulatory document review and disseminating clinical trial information; conduct site qualification visits to determine adequacy of facilities and staff, patient recruitment and retention potential, ability to comply with regulatory requirements, and overall interest and commitment of principal investigator to conduct and complete the planned clinical study.
Conduct site initiation visits as needed for the purpose of training site personnel about the protocol, study procedures, patient recruitment and retention requirements, regulatory requirements, case report form completion and retention requirements, drug accountability procedures, and serious adverse events (SAES) , reporting procedures, and overall management.
Conduct monitoring visits to assure the integrity of clinical data with respect to accuracy, accountability, documentation, and methods or procedures through review of CRFS, source documents, medical records, and regulatory documents; provide feedback to assigned sites and information regarding detected deficiencies and corrective action needed.
Follow up with sites until deficiencies are resolved.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires graduation from an accredited degree program providing clinical training as a Registered Nurse (RN), Physician's Assistant (PA) or Pharmacist plus one year of healthcare experience; or one of the following equivalents:
Completion of an allied health degree (e.g., Respiratory Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Licensed Practical Nurse) or Associates degree in Clinical Trials Research related curriculum plus a minimum of three years healthcare experience; or
Completion of a master's degree in Public Health, Health Administration or a related area with no additional experience; or
Completion of a bachelor's degree plus a minimum of one year directly related experience in clinical trials research; or
Completion of a bachelor's degree plus a minimum of two years closely related research experience.
**State of North Carolina license may be required.**
Experience
None required beyond that described above.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Essential Physical Job Functions
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