Research Associate

Remote

🧪 Science

Research Associates typically work for medical research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies or government agencies to ensure the safety and efficiency of clinical trials or studies. They work closely with clinical trial participants, medical professionals and other clinical research staff to test the effects of new pharmaceutical drugs or treatments before going on the market. Their job is to create clinical trial schedules and maintain up-to-date records on trial participants, legal documents and health forms. They may also be responsible for hiring and training clinical trial staff members and contacting previous employees to check their availability for upcoming trials.

What does a Research Associate do?

A Research Associate, or Clinical Research Associate, is responsible for monitoring one or more study sites for clinical trials to uphold ethical guidelines and ensure the successful completion of clinical trials. Their duties include reviewing participant applications and medical records, coordinating with medical and legal teams to determine trial activities and collecting valuable data throughout clinical trials to contribute to their final reports.

Responsibilities

A Research Associate should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Research Associate should be able to execute:

Identifying new resources companies can use to reach their goals
Contributing to multiple research projects at once
Communicating with senior researchers to understand business challenges and potential solutions
Working with data engineers to construct and maintain databases

Required Skills

A competitive Research Associate will have certain skills and qualifications, including: