"Clinical Research Associate - Medical Center"

The Clinical Research Associate will provide clinical and research services to clinical trial subjects participating in Infectious Diseases studies under the supervision and direction of Dr. Princy Kumar. The incumbent must be able to manage and coordinate complex COVID-19 studies in accordance with established protocols and guidelines. This position is responsible for monitoring and screening patients and administering investigational therapies for all clinical trials. The incumbent should exhibit a high level of clinical skills and the ability to make decisions in response to unique clinical situations. The Clinical Research Associate works directly with clinical trial subjects. Will provide professional care for patients following established standards and practices, order and interpret diagnostic test. The incumbent will also complete all study related documentation and ensure that standard clinical procedures and protocol regulations are met.

The Clinical Research Associate will work directly with the Division Chief, Clinical Trial Principal, Investigators, the Clinical Trial Unit research manager and staff. This position will interact with the Georgetown Clinical Trial Office, Pharmacy, CRC, and Pharma representatives.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practices to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Must have a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years minimum experience in clinical research, and/or public health research; Master's Degree in a related field is a plus
• Experience in research protocols and quality assurance
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to a myriad of issues related to HIV infection and COVID-19 is critical
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations is preferred
• Ability to work in a Clinical Research setting
• Familiarity with Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials
• Strong knowledge and familiarity of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• General knowledge of clinical research
• Must possess the ability to remain calm and perform effectively in emergency situations
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively; ability to work under pressure and respond to multiple demands; and must be sensitive to confidential nature of the job
• Maintains a robust understanding of research processes
• Partners with clinical staff to help with documentation and data requirements of research functions
• Interact with the Clinical Trial Office, Pharmacy, Clinical Research Coordinators, Financial Administrator, and Regulator Specialists
• Monitoring and screening of patients and administering investigational therapies under close supervision of Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators
• Effectively communicates with trial subjects, internal resources and support teams to ensure objectives are met and regulatory compliance is maintained
• Collaborates with clinical and research resources to identify and develop process improvements
• Participates in cross functional teams to gather clinical and research needs in order to identify effective solutions

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.

Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $47,586.00 - $87,558.13. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.