Clinical Research Associate – Cincinnati, OH (Entry-Level)

About the position

Responsibilities
• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits at research sites in compliance with the approved protocol.
• Communicate with medical site staff including coordinators and clinical research physicians.
• Verify adequate investigator qualifications, training, and resources, including facilities and staff.
• Perform medical record and research source documentation verification against case report form data.
• Conduct on-site and virtual monitoring activities with a risk-based approach.
• Ensure the investigator is enrolling only eligible subjects.
• Review regulatory documents and ensure compliance with protocols.
• Manage medical device and investigational product accountability and inventory.
• Verify and review adverse events and ensure accurate data reporting.
• Assess patient recruitment and retention success and suggest improvements.
• Complete monitoring reports and follow-up letters summarizing findings and recommended actions.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in a health or science-related field; advanced degrees or prior clinical research experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel 60-70% to locations nationwide.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to monitoring sites.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft® Office.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented and efficient in time management.

Nice-to-haves
• Advanced degrees in health or science-related fields.
• Prior clinical research experience.

Benefits
• Competitive travel bonus
• Equity/Stock Option Program
• Training completion and retention bonus
• Annual merit increases
• 401K matching
• Opportunity to work from home
• Flexible work hours
• Home office furniture allowance
• In-house travel agents and reimbursement for airline club
• Opportunities for leadership positions
• Ongoing therapeutic training by in-house physicians
• In-house administrative support for CRAs
• Opportunities to work with an international team of CRAs.