CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Direct Staffing Inc; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company seeks a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) for a crucial role in clinical trials. This position requires a bachelor's degree in a life science and typically 5 years of clinical research experience, including oversight of studies and mentoring junior staff. Successful candidates will have strong knowledge of regulations, clinical trial processes, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in clinical research.
• Minimum 2 years of field monitoring experience.
• 3 years in an lead CRA role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ability to facilitate team meetings and teleconferences.
• Ability to train and mentor junior CRAs.
• Ability to establish rapport with site personnel and colleagues.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clinical trial process

Regulatory requirements

ICH/GCP Guidelines

EDC process

Teamwork

Decision making

Training others

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a life science field

Tools

MS Office Suite

EDC systems

Job description

Bachelor’s degree in a life science field is required.

Years of Experience:Typically requires 5 years of experience in clinical research, including a minimum of 2 years field monitoring experience and 3 years in lead CRA role.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of medical terminology, protocol, clinical trial process, regulatory requirements, & company SOPs.
• Excellent knowledge of therapeutic area assigned.
• Excellent knowledge of ICH/GCP Guidelines & EDC process.
• Ability to train others in using MS Office Suite & EDC systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines, multitasks & prioritize based on study needs.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on available information.
• Ability to establish rapport with site personnel/ colleagues.
• Ability to work both in a team & independently.
• Ability to facilitate team meetings & teleconferences.
• Ability to present at internal study team meeting(s).
• Ability to train & mentor junior CRAs.
• Ability to seek new learning opportunities within & outside of the assigned project.
• Ability & willingness to travel.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.