Clinical Research Associates gather data using various techniques such as surveys, observations, and experiments.

Works on pre-trial procedures, setting up and organising clinical trial sites (with some supervision), frequently in charge of organising and processing data using statistical and analytical methods in order to reach meaningful conclusions; during a trial, conducts regular site visits, virtually and physically, to ensure good progress and record-keeping on the clinical site; archiving documents and correspondence; often responsible for multiple trials at one time, meaning significant amounts of travel between sites.

• When not conducting field work, works indoors in offices within private commercial entities, universities, and government departments.
• Works in adequately heated, lit, ventilated, and clean, well-maintained office and laboratory or research workspaces.

• Sedentary physical demand.
• Frequently stands in laboratories or other settings while conducting clinical trials and frequently sits in offices or at computers when analysing or interpreting data.
• Occasionally stands, walks, and moves from office to office, to archives and library areas.
• Lifting, carrying, or pulling is not a significant feature of this job.
• Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using a computer or writing.
• There is frequent use of hand-held objects and equipment including microscopes, chemical analysis equipment, computers, scanners, and printers.
• Driving may be frequent if site visits are necessary.
• Skills and knowledge necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with verbal and written communication, research, data collection, mathematical, statistical, analytical, project management, computing, presentation, planning, report writing, organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in healthcare or other life sciences discipline, or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Experience in a clinical research position preferred (e.g., in-house Clinical Trials Assistant or Clinical Trials Coordinator.)
• For roles involving driving, a minimum of a Class 1(R) Driver Licence.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.