Clinical Research Associate I – Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences

As a Clinical Research Associate in the Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences, you will support Faculty Investigators examining psychological, behavioral, and cognitive outcomes related to treatment for childhood catastrophic diseases and evaluating interventions addressing these issues. Studies will include but are not limited to long term survival outcomes, brain tumor, leukemia, and sickle cell disease.

Overview:

As a Clinical Research Associate in the Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences, you will support Faculty Investigators examining psychological, behavioral, and cognitive outcomes related to treatment for childhood catastrophic diseases and evaluating interventions addressing these issues.  Studies will include but are not limited to long term survival outcomes, brain tumor, leukemia, and sickle cell disease. 

The ideal candidate will have training and experience coordinating studies utilizing research devices. Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential in coordinating data across multiple disciplines and collaborating sites. 

This role will be research focused and be patient/participant facing.

CRA I – Responsibilities include:  

• Perform data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research.

• Assist with submission for all reportable events (e.g., adverse events, protocol variations).

• Assist with study planning and preparation of regulatory materials.

• Recruitment, enrollment, and evaluation of study participants.

• Maintain/enter data as required for case report forms.

• Ensure compliance with prescribed interventions and evaluations of the assigned protocol(s).

• Provide data to the collaborating research organization (CRO) or study sponsor and prepare data reports as directed.

• Delivery of in-person and telehealth interventions.

• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum Requirement: Prior industry experience preferred.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $65,520 – $114,400 per year for the role of Clinical Research Associate I – Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences.

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