Clinical Research, Internal Quality Assurance Associate

Austin Community College; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Annual Salary + 20% Bonus Potential

20 Accrued PTO Days Annually + 10 Paid Holidays

401K with 100% Company Match up to 6%

3 Health Care Plan Options + Company HSA Contribution

Company Stock Grant Upon Hire

Job summary

Castle Biosciences Inc. is seeking a full-time Clinical Research, Internal Quality Assurance Associate in Phoenix, AZ. The role supports quality assurance in clinical research through SOP development, audit preparation, and compliance monitoring. Ideal candidates will have at least an associate degree and 2 years of experience in clinical quality assurance. The position offers competitive salary with bonuses, PTO, and health benefits. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S., as visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in clinical quality assurance, compliance, regulatory, or a related role.
• A minimum of 2 years in clinical research.
• Actively displays behaviors that support the mission, vision, and values of Castle Biosciences.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of Quality Assurance activities.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality assurance plans, protocols, SOPs.
• Manage document control and learning management systems.

Skills

Clinical quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

SOP development

Audit preparation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Clinical Research, Internal Quality Assurance Associate

Castle Biosciences Inc. is growing, and we are looking to hire a full-time Clinical Research, Internal Quality Assurance Associate working from our Phoenix, AZ office location, with a start date of May 15, 2026.

Benefits

• Excellent Annual Salary + 20% Bonus Potential
• 20 Accrued PTO Days Annually + 10 Paid Holidays
• 401K with 100% Company Match up to 6%
• 3 Health Care Plan Options + Company HSA Contribution
• Company Stock Grant Upon Hire

A Day in the Life of an Internal Quality Assurance Associate

The Internal Quality Assurance Associate supports the daily operations of the Clinical Research Department's quality assurance activities, including SOP development, audit preparation, and staff training. The role contributes to the ongoing enhancement of the department's Quality Management System and helps promote a strong quality‑focused culture. Collaboration with Clinical Research, Quality, and Training teams is essential to identify quality issues, assess regulatory and compliance risks, and assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions. The position also plays a key role in internal and external audits by preparing documentation, organizing metrics, and supporting responses to findings. Responsibilities include assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality assurance plans, protocols, SOPs, and other controlled documents. This position manages document control and learning management systems to ensure accurate version control, record retention, training documentation, and regulatory compliance. Additional duties include supporting the organization and accessibility of training materials, conducting periodic system audits, and providing technical assistance to document control and LMS users. All activities are carried out in alignment with Castle policies, good clinical practice, and applicable regulatory requirements while upholding professionalism and human subject protection standards.

Requirements

• Associate degree in related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in clinical quality assurance, compliance, regulatory, or a related role.
• A minimum of 2 years in clinical research.
• Actively displays behaviors that support the mission, vision, and values of Castle Biosciences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or demonstrated experience as evidence of competency.
• Previous experience with complex, global trials.
• Current knowledge of U.S., European and/or global regulations and standards covering clinical research.
• Basic understanding of ISO 14155 and ISO 13485.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, exempt position, working from our Phoenix, AZ office location.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, Castle Biosciences does not sponsor H‑1B visas, OPT, or employment‑related visas.

Castle Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.