Clinical Research Associate

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Miami Beach
Miami Beach, Florida
Full Time

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Clinical Research Associate - Oncology

One year Grant Funded Postion

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital,dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Research Associate is a grant-funded role responsible for conducting clinical trials across various solid malignancies to identify the optimal platform for ctDNA use.

Lead the execution of existing protocols by meeting milestones, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with physician leads, extenders, research staff, and trial sponsors.
Establish IRB-approved registries to track patient participation in clinical trials and research initiatives.
Co-author manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals; assist in manuscript preparation and abstract submissions for national and international conferences.
Develop new research concepts into protocols to implement best practices.
Create educational outreach programs with local healthcare providers and community organizations to raise awareness of ongoing research and clinical trials.
Participate in tumor boards, relevant conferences, research meetings, and service line meetings as directed.
Collaborate with the CRC assigned to protocols to assist with data entry for tissue registries.

Minimum Qualifications:.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a BA, BS, or equivalent degree
Foreign Medical Graduate - Postdocs
Experience conducting research within a clinical or preclinical setting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent team player, collaborator, and contributor to the larger goals of the research from an operational level

Preferred Qualifications

Training and experience in statistics.
Presentation experience at scientific meetings.
Record of peer-reviewed publications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong organizational, reasoning, and interpersonal skills.
Independent problem-solving and self-directed work capability.
Clear and articulate verbal communication.
Attention to detail with excellent scientific and technical writing skills
Dedication to professional development and lifelong learning.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
Cultural sensitivity and competency.
Proven ability to work collaboratively and independently within a research team.
Proficiency in quantitative research skills.
Demonstrated ability to work within a research team to execute projects

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes: