clinical research associate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

 Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise laboratory technical personnel, medical clinical personnel, graduate students, research scientists and other professionals
• Conduct biostatistical data analysis using computer modelling techniques
• Perform administrative tasks
• Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists
• Produce reports
• Conduct clinical or laboratory studies to test, evaluate and screen drugs, pharmaceuticals and nanoparticles used in biomedical applications
• Conduct molecular or biochemical studies and experiments in genetic expression, gene manipulation and recombinant DNA technology to develop new or alternative methods of producing products
• Conduct research in biotechnology to discover, develop and refine, and evaluate new products
• Conduct research into the structure and functioning of human, animal and plant tissues and cells
• Conduct interviews
• Conduct literature reviews
• Act as liaison within organization between staff and management around wellness issues
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Monitor and compile research results
• Offer mentoring
• Monitor and evaluate

Experience and specialization

Industrial processes and biological studies

• Drug evaluation and testing

Research experience

• Correlational
• Experimental or quantitative
• Qualitative research

Area of work experience

• Pharmaceuticals and medicines
• Health
• Basic, theoretical or fundamental research
• Biotechnical company
• Quality assurance or control
• Research institute, laboratory or centre
• Statistical analysis
• Research and development

Medical specialization

• Biochemistry
• Biomedical engineering
• Biophysics or biomechanics
• Cell biology
• Genetics and molecular biology
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Pathology
• Pharmaceutical sciences
• Pharmacology
• Physiology
• Biomedical science

Area of specialization

• Bioinformatics

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Time management

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program