Clinical Research Associate I, Medicine

About the role

The Department of Medicine, Division of Behavioral Medicine is seeking a Clinical Research Associate I. In this role, the Clinical Research Associate I will manage and coordinate a large-scale research study on temporomandibular disorders and chronic overlapping pain conditions. The candidate will perform head, neck, and body examinations to obtain clinical data and to collect oral and biological samples as outlined in IRB-approved protocols. Additionally, the candidate must have experience with conducting research and working with RedCap databases and excel. The candidate must be experienced with obtaining participant consent, developing standard operating protocols for research, and IRB submissions. Must also have completed CITI (Collaborative Institution Training Initiative) training certification in the ethics of research with human subjects. The candidate must be willing to travel for training.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate a large-scale research study on temporomandibular disorders and chronic overlapping pain conditions.
• Perform head, neck, and body examinations to obtain clinical data and collect oral and biological samples as outlined in IRB-approved protocols.
• Conduct standardized examination of head, neck, and body.
• Review collected data.
• Collect and manage biological samples (e.g., blood, saliva, stool).
• Track study supplies and research records and maintain accurate source documentation and case report forms.
• Identify study implementation problems including unusual occurrences, safety concerns, issues with compliance with study requirements. Take an active role in resolving any implementation problems by participating in the development of study deviation reports and corrective action plans.
• Provide education and information to study participants and families about clinical research participation and compliance.
• Coordinate clinical research studies from startup through closeout.
• Communicate with principal investigators, sponsors, monitors, and study participants and provide reports to the Principal Investigators in a timely manner.
• Prepare for monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
• Provide input into the development of amendments regarding study implementation.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GCP, HIPAA, and institutional policies.
• Devise, plan, and implement strategies and systems necessary to ensure adherence to and compliance with the assigned clinical research studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; good computer skills; good communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene.
• Certifications for CPR/BLS, phlebotomy, GCP, IRB.
• Experience in clinical research or healthcare coordination.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
• Possession of health career skills including principles and techniques, medical terminology, drugs, patient education and counseling.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and skills related to data collection (e.g., REDCap) and management.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and organize independently in a research environment and problem solve with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to function autonomously in a collaborative multidisciplinary team and willingness to learn.

Our University Community

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Salary Range

$60,000 - $80,000

Additional Salary Information

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours

37.5 hours per week

Campus

Erie County Medical Center

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Ariel Burden
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Staff Assistant
Contact's Email: aeburden@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-859-4848