What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Associate I position at bioMerieux Inc.?
Location: Hazelwood, MO, United States
Position Type: Unfixed Term
Job Function: Clinical Affairs
A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for more than 60 years, bioMerieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.
In North America we have more than 6,200 team members across 11 sites or subsidiaries, including Salt Lake City-based BioFire Diagnostics and one subsidiary in Montreal, Canada.
Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.
Description
- Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of bioMerieux's Quality System.
- Responsible for working with the Clinical Scientist for coordination and management of bioMerieux's clinical studies. The CRA is bioMerieux's liaison with regards to the studies and is responsible for:
- Communication with clinical study sites
- Remote and on-site monitoring study site activities to ensure study compliance.
- Confirmation that laboratory testing follows the study protocol.
- Providing logistical, technical, and regulatory support to both bioMerieux and study site personnel to ensure that all parties have the necessary equipment, training, and materials to fulfill their role in the studies
- Maintenance of study tracking documents
- Contribute to study procedures and final study reports.
- Real-time monitoring/management of site inventory/supplies to ensure sufficient resources are available to avoid study interruptions.
- Coordinate shipping and receiving of specimens from study sites to the in-house Lab Operations team or other external reference laboratories, as needed.
- Coordinate with Data Management and Clinical Scientist to resolve data discrepancies, initiate queries, and ensure sites act promptly to address them, as needed.
- Performs related lab duties, as needed.
- Contributes to project process within his/her scientific discipline.
- May participate in scientific conferences.
- Maintains current knowledge of IHC/Good Clinical Practices.
- Maintains current training in Human Subjects Protections through an accredited program (e.g. CITI).
- Bachelor's degree in biology, Microbiology, or healthcare related field.
- 2 years of experience with Microbiology laboratory techniques. Prior experience with human subjects testing/research is preferred.
- Strong computer skills required including word processing and use of spreadsheets.
- Skills with database and project management software desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects and report areas of risk as they arise.
- Demonstrated Scientific/Technical writing skills.
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