Clinical Research Associate II Full-time NEW

Clinical Research Associate II

The Clinical Research Associate II supports clinical research under the direction of Dr. Freeman at the Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center. This position plays a vital role in managing and coordinating funded research studies, with a strong emphasis on scheduling, patient interaction, study administration, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Help with recruitment of research participants, screening, obtaining informed consent, and data collection.
• Monitor site recruitment progress and adherence to protocols, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting.
• Maintain project timelines and coordinate with PIs to meet key milestones.
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and manuscripts for dissemination of findings.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators (PIs) to assist with study protocols and procedural manuals.
• Support the preparation, submission, and maintenance of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications across multiple studies.
• Assist with contract requirements and study specifications.
• Assist in budgeting, financial reports, and research agreements.
• Serve as a point of contact for sponsors, investigators, and study staff, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
• Provide training and guidance to support staff.
• Foster collaboration across research teams and project stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of clinical research operations.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• Develops Training Materials
• Creates educational resources for site staff.
• Conducts training sessions on clinical trial protocols.
• Participates in Budget Planning
• Assists in the development of trial budgets.
• Monitors expenditures and ensures financial compliance.
• Supports Patient Recruitment
• Develops strategies to enhance patient enrollment.
• Coordinates outreach activities to recruit participants.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally both in person and over the phone.
• Strong project management abilities, including effective planning, organization, prioritization, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of follow-through.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to independently manage studies and complete tasks without direct supervision.
• Capacity to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion in formal, urgent, or delicate situations.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and environments.
• Required Qualifications
• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, life sciences or related field with at least 3 years of experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in clinical research.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, life sciences or related field with at least 5 year(s) of experience in clinical research.
• Previous experience with research subject recruitment and data management in clinical health research settings.
• Experience working with adult populations who have physical or cognitive disabilities.
• Familiarity with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and human subjects research protocols.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards in clinical research.
• Spanish language proficiency.
• Salary Range

$48,000 + depending on qualifications

• Working Conditions
• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• Required Materials
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest