Clinical Research Associate (Contractor)

Freenome; Brisbane (CA); Remote; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freenome is seeking a Contract Clinical Research Associate to support the Clinical Development team. The role focuses on site monitoring, trial management, and ensuring GCP compliance, with remote work and occasional travel to the Brisbane, California headquarters.

You will work under the Director of Clinical Operations, contribute to monitoring plans, write site reports, and maintain study documentation while communicating clearly with sites and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or RN, or equivalent.
• 3+ years in a clinical trials environment with iVD study experience.
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements & GCP.
• Ability to multi-task, manage shifting priorities and solve problems.
• Strong interpersonal and time-management abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Veeva Vault and Medrio.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with protocol and ICH GCP in site monitoring.
• Complete on-site and remote monitoring with source document verification.
• Write and submit site reports and update tracking systems; escalate issues.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

GCP knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or RN

RN certification

Tools

Veeva Vault

Medrio

Job description

About this opportunity

At Freenome , we are seeking a Contract Clinical Research Associate to help grow the Freenome Clinical Development team. The ideal candidate is well-organized, an excellent communicator and experienced in diagnostics clinical trial management. This person is responsible for all things related to assigned aspects of clinical trial monitoring and site management. You are passionate about clinical research, attention to detail and Good Clinical Practice, and you will have a significant impact on the continued growth of an organization dedicated to changing the entire landscape of cancer. The role reports to the Director of Clinical Operations, Dennis McHugh. This role will be a Remote role with occasional travel, as required, to our Brisbane, California headquarters.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure compliance with standard protocol and regulatory and ICH GCP obligations in assigned aspects of clinical site monitoring, such as site initiation, routine monitoring, maintenance of study files, study close out, and retrieval of study materials.
• Complete on-site and remote monitoring activities in compliance with the Clinical Monitoring Plan, including source document verification for accuracy and integrity, as required.
• Write and submit reports of investigational site findings and update applicable tracking systems, as required; elevate observed deficiencies and issues as appropriate.

Must haves:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a life science-related field, a registered nurse (RN) certification, or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience in a clinical trials research environment required, with specific in vitro diagnostics study experience.
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements & GCP.
• Ability to multi-task, deal with shifting priorities, and proactively solve problems/manage risks.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and time management abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills; accurate and detail-oriented.
• High proficiency in Veeva Vault and Medrio.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.

Nice to haves:

• CRA certification by recognized professional organization is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Previous experience in the cancer early detection space.

Additional information:

Contractors may be hired through a third-party provider and will be considered contingent workers. We invite you to check out our career page @ for additional company information.

Freenome is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Freenome does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

• Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)