SUMMARY:

The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) is a research professional reporting to the Clinical Research Support Team Supervisor and working with and under the direction of Clinical Research Coordinator/Clinical Research Nurse, and Clinical Principal Investigator (PI) on ongoing research studies. While the PI is ultimately responsible for the clinical trial, the CRA will support diverse clinical trials and research studies and may have roles across the entire research continuum in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and Akron Children’s Hospital (ACH) policies and procedures. The CRA plays a critical role in the conduct of the study and works collaboratively with the entire ACH Research team

4. YEARS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: NONE. EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH IS PREFERRED.

Full Time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide assistance in participant recruitment, screening, and follow-up for clinical trials.