Clinical Research Start-Up Associate I

Abbott Laboratories; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Strong retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Diversity-friendly employer

Job summary

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, is seeking a Clinical Research Associate I (Start Up Focus) to support clinical trial start-up activities in Alameda, CA. You will assist with site qualification visits, regulatory document collection, and study file preparation.

The role requires a BS in life sciences with 1+ years of CRC/CTA experience; travel 30–40% is expected, and collaboration across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in life sciences preferred with 1+ years of CRC/CTA experience.
• Experience in conducting medical device studies preferred; pharma background may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Participate in study start-up activities including investigator debarment checks and regulatory document collection.
• Conduct Site Qualification Visits (SQV) and report to ensure study staff and site adequacy.
• Assist with shipment of study devices and supplies to clinical sites and communicate with device group.
• Support senior startup staff during site selection and maintain Trial Master File in Veeva Vault.
• Proactively communicate startup status to management and support regulatory submissions.
• Perform other duties as assigned and travel 30–40%.

Skills

Teamwork

GCP knowledge

Microsoft Suite

Flexibility

Education

BS degree in life sciences

Job description

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, is seeking a Clinical Research Associate I (Start Up Focus) to support clinical trial start-up activities in Alameda, CA. You will assist with site qualification visits, regulatory document collection, and study file preparation.

The role requires a BS in life sciences with 1+ years of CRC/CTA experience; travel 30–40% is expected, and collaboration across teams is essential.