Research Associate - Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI

Clinical Research Associate

The Clinical Research Associate facilitates direct patient care to all assigned patients and maintains a safe patient area. This role also supplies clerical support for the research team and their patient population with direct responsibility and accountability for patient recruitment, retention, scheduling and registration activities to achieve established outcomes.

The Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases. The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 39 labs, 200+ scientists and allied personnel supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology.

A day in the life of a Clinical Research Associate at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Manages patient recruitment activities and research team training for assigned studies, serves as a liaison with sponsors, other funded sites and coordinates activities across sites nationally and locally.
• May develop detailed recruitment materials, procedure manuals, source documents and ensures in protocol adherence and quality.
• Schedules and registers patients for study visits, testing and interviews.
• May obtain consent, administers testing and conducts interviews. Notifies site staff or primary care providers of patients/participants who appear to be impaired or distressed.
• Enters data from multiple sites in the study database, assists with data management and data analysis, performs routine data quality assurance procedures and resolves discrepancies.
• Assists in preparing and organizing study records, meetings, minutes, and writes draft reports and manuscripts.
• Manages payment, tracking, and documentation of patient study incentives.
• Assists in administrative tasks as assigned.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

• Bachelor's degree in a science or healthcare related field or 2 years equivalent experience and High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent personal management skills.
• Research skills and responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently, and in a team, and handle multiple deadline driven tasks in a dynamic environment is essential.
• Ability to analyze budgetary line items for compliance with budget guidelines.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Database management skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state and/or community funding sources and mechanisms.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor and relationships with team members from all levels of an organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred :

• Master's degree in related field.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred :

• Society of Clinical Research Associates Certification or Certified Clinical Research Administrator or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator.

Compensation Minimum rate of $64,313.60 Annually HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.