Clinical Research Associate 1

Job Summary:
The Clinical Research Associate I will be responsible for the coordination of clinical research studies within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Within this role the scope of duties is but not limited to: performance of regulatory tasks including IRB and sponsor/CRO regulatory correspondence, communication with IRBs, sponsors, and protocol-related Upstate Departments. Pre-screen, Screen, and enroll research participants in outpatient and inpatient clinical trials, process and ship lab samples, schedule and conduct follow up research appointments for clinical trial participants, data collection and entry into paper and electronic databases. Maintenance of clinical research supply inventory, processing clinical trial billing and payments and the administration of study questionnaires and assessments. Occasional travel is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 2-year's related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.