What does an entry level CRA do?

As an entry-level clinical research associate (CRA), you monitor the daily operation of clinical trials and research. Your responsibilities include a mix of administrative duties, such as ordering supplies and coordinating schedules, and research functions, such as collecting data, getting informed consent to investigate human subjects, and ensuring that the set up of the experiment or trial is correct. Clinical research associates may work in teaching hospitals, for pharmaceutical companies, or for other private businesses that focus on clinical trials. As an entry-level CRA, you may have some limited supervisory duties, such as coordinating clinical technicians.