Clinical Research Associate – Cancer and Blood Disorders

Children's Minnesota

Clinical Research Associate supporting pediatric research projects at Children’s Minnesota. Collaborating with healthcare professionals and contributing to regulatory compliance and data management.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeMinnesota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical research processes, including study startup, implementation, and closeout activities, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in data management, patient interaction, and documentation maintenance within research settings.

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Clinical Research ExperienceRegulatory SubmissionsData ManagementPhlebotomy SkillsPediatric Population Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchData EntryRegulatory ComplianceGood Clinical PracticePhlebotomySample CollectionAdverse Event ReportingChart AbstractionECGStudy Implementation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationTeam CollaborationMulti-Project Management

Tools & Technologies

Research SoftwareData Management SystemsRegulatory Binder ToolsScheduling Software

Industry Keywords

Institutional Review BoardInformed ConsentPediatric ResearchClinical TrialsFederal Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the research team in the conduct of department research projects
Perform study startup, implementation, and closeout activities
Assist research team with coordination and entry of research data
Assist with regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board, and maintain compliance with all federal and local agencies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines
Interact with patients and families for securing informed consent, scheduling research visits, and collection of data
Maintain documentation for regulatory binder, adverse event reporting, and communications between sponsors and sites
Other special skills specific to assigned research area may include phlebotomy, sample collection, processing or shipping, ECGs, chart abstraction or other duties as assigned
Manage personal career development and administrative tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Baccalaureate degree or at least 4 years relevant clinical research, professional experience
High attention to detail with strong written and oral communication skills
Strong computer skills beyond basic familiarity with the most common hardware and software systems
Ability to assist staff working on multiple projects
Experience working with pediatric populations (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits