Job Description

The World’s Most Dedicated Never Give Up

Think of what you could achieve if the best possible care was all that mattered. If you had the encouragement and opportunity to truly bond with the patients in your care. And if you could collaborate with the world’s brightest scientists, in a bench-to-bedside environment that put you on the leading edge of clinical breakthroughs for children with cancer, sickle cell, and other life-threatening diseases. It’s possible at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. As a clinical professional with us, you’ll be part of a team that gives our all to make a difference in the lives of patients with the rarest of conditions. All while receiving the resources and support you need to advance your career and be the force behind the cures.

As a  Clinical Research Associate II , you will support Faculty Investigators in the Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences on studies that aim to foster optimal health potential and quality of life for patients and families affected by pediatric medical or neurodevelopmental conditions.

The CRA II in this grant-funded position will primarily support a study of neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants and toddlers with Down syndrome but may also support studies in populations of childhood cancer survivors or individuals living with sickle cell disease. Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential in coordinating data across multiple disciplines and collaborating sites. The ideal candidate will have training and experience in developmental assessment in young child populations.

Responsibilities include :

• Coordination of scheduling, data collection/submission, and summary reporting for multi-site, prospective studies.

• Assistance with study planning and preparation of regulatory materials.

• Assembly and quality assurance of large data sets.

• Recruitment, enrollment, and evaluation of study participants.

• Communication with collaborating department study team members to assure study objectives are being met across disciplines.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum Requirement: 2+ years of experience in carrying out research preferably in healthcare settings.
• Experience Exception: Master's degree and some experience preferred.
• Experience managing cross-functional communication, including liaison between site and study teams.
• Some experience with documentation and tracking systems/processes.
• Proven performance in earlier role.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $70,720 - $126,880 per year for the role of Clinical Research Associate II - Psychology.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.  Learn more about our history and commitment .

Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.

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