Clinical Research Associate-IVI

at  Cardiovascular Research Foundation

This role is subject to a flexible hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of 1-2 pre-determined days per week in our mid-town office.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Clinical Research Associate - IVI is responsible for performing series of qualitative and quantitative analyses of patient intravascular image (IVI)s.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Biomedical Engineering or Life Sciences
• 0 - 2 years working experience in a medical, academic or pharmaceutical environment
• Knowledge of medical terminology and morphology of the heart preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong focus on flexibility, ability to multi-task, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, good follow-up and judgment
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with staff, physicians, nurses, managers, trial sponsors and colleagues. Ability to communicate effectively when reading and writing e-mail, letters, Manual of Operations, Case Report Forms and other reports or company documents
• Ability to analyze information and solve problems relating to intravascular images

• Acts as a point person for assigned trials
• Responsible for setting up new trial documentation, Case Report Forms, Technician Worksheets; uses templates and revises for assigned client
• Becomes familiar with protocols and sub study for assigned client. Creates or revises, as needed, for review by Medical Director and Assistant Director, IVI
• Creates initial database/excel spreadsheet to track work
• Acquires images, logs work that is being completed
• Archives, digitizes, controls the quality, and performs measurements and image interpretation of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), Virtual HistologyTM (VH)-IVUS, optical coherence tomography (OCT), near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), and physiology recordings received in the core lab, related to ongoing contracted studies
• Follows training IVUS, VH-IVUS, OCT, NIRS, physiology and any other intravascular imaging modalities to maintain consistency of readings
• Responsible for analysis of assigned trials
• Receives and answers queries; contacts site coordinators or PIs and works with the sponsor to resolve issues
• May be responsible for data management activities
• Responsible for additional research, presentation, and academic activities as assigned
• Initially works in catheterization laboratory once a week or at department director’s discretion to understand how to set up the ultrasound scanner, perform on-line measurements and understand basic coronary anatomy and principle of percutaneous interventions
• Additional duties as assigned