Clinical Research Associate
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About the Role
A full-time, on-site position based in Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring clinical trial sites.
- Ensuring compliance with study protocols and adherence to applicable regulatory and ethical standards.
- Reviewing source documents and Case Report Forms (CRFs).
- Verifying data accuracy and completeness.
- Supporting site staff with clinical trial procedures.
- Documenting findings through monitoring reports.
- Collaborating with clinical operations teams.
- Supporting site initiation, routine monitoring, and closeout activities.
- Identifying and helping resolve issues affecting patient safety, protocol compliance, data integrity, or study timelines.
- Regular communication with investigators, clinical research coordinators, site personnel, and internal stakeholders.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Biology, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) or in a closely related clinical research position.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial protocols, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of clinical trial processes, including site monitoring, documentation, source data verification, and data review.
- Experience with clinical operations, site management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and clinical trial management tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and study activities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with investigators, coordinators, and site personnel.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work on-site in Texas and travel to assigned clinical trial sites.
Qualifications (Plus)
- Master's degree or advanced qualification in Clinical Research, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
- Preferred Certifications: ACRP, SOCRA, or other relevant clinical research certifications.
Recent Graduates / Entry-Level Candidates
- Master's degree in Clinical Research, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biology, Public Health, or a related field.
- Relevant clinical research internship, academic research, or clinical trial experience.
- Understanding of GCP and clinical research fundamentals.
- Strong documentation, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with clinical research documentation, EDC systems, or clinical trial processes.