New Brunswick, NJ, USA
1 day ago
Clinical Research Associate
Recruitment/Posting Title Clinical Research Associate Job Category Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory) Department RWJ-Cardiac Surgery Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Clinical Research Associate  for the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The primary purpose of the Clinical Research Associate position is to serve as a member of a multidisciplinary research team and collaborate with the Principal Investigator and Sub-Investigators in coordinating all aspects of clinical research studies. Utilizes specialized knowledge, skills, and competencies in the sciences and/or patient management not limited to: patient screening and recruitment, protocol implementation; data collection and query resolution; device and drug accountability; submission to the Institutional Review Board (IRB); facilitation of clinical trial agreement execution; assistance with account management of research funds and budget reviews; correspondence with study sponsors and federal regulatory agencies for research; document preparation for site audits; and other related administrative and clerical tasks, as assigned. Follows patients enrolled in research protocols based on needs assessments. Plans and coordinates the care of patients in collaborations with all professional components of the Division. 

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Coordinates the functions, activities, and resources of the Division’s clinical research. Maintains communication with PI and sub-investigators, patients, internal and external collaborators (e.g. consulting physicians), sponsors, federal regulatory agencies, and other involved parties as required.  Provides overall study coordination and ensures protocol compliance per FDA, GCP guidelines, OHRP, HIPAA, IRB and institutional guidelines, and standard operating procedures.  Develops and implements procedures to identify and recruit eligible patients for IRB approved studies.  Ensures study parameters are correctly applied and eligibility criteria are met.  Coordinates and participates in the analysis of study data. Responsible for the extrapolation, collection, compilation, and submission of data. This includes, but is not limited to patient registration, treatment plans, adverse event documentation and reporting, clinical response, and long-term follow-up for all services. Administers tests and collects data during study visits as needed. Appropriately assists with screening patients for study participation e.g. reviews medical records, collaborates with medical & research staff, etc.  Organizes the development of study files, data management procedures, and logs. Maintains accurate and/or thorough documentation on all source documents and case report forms (CRFs) for each study patient, resolving all patient queries, reporting adverse events.   Maintains computer databases as required for study data and subject lists.  Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.  FLSA Exempt Grade 24S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 67074.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 80433.00 Annual Maximum Salary 95462.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP
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