Clinical Research Associate

About the Role

• This is a full-time, on-site position for a Clinical Research Associate (CRA).
• Location: Texas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor clinical trials.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols.
• Support the quality and integrity of clinical research.
• Conduct clinical trial site visits.
• Review study documentation.
• Verify source data.
• Monitor patient recruitment and enrollment.
• Ensure clinical trial activities follow approved protocols.
• Work closely with clinical investigators, research coordinators, sponsors, and other study team members.
• Identify protocol deviations.
• Document monitoring findings.
• Follow up on corrective actions.
• Help ensure participant safety and data quality.
• Communicate regularly with clinical research sites and cross-functional teams.
• Address study-related issues.
• Maintain compliance.
• Support timely completion of clinical trials.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biology, Biochemistry, Public Health, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial protocols, study documentation, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Familiarity with applicable FDA regulations and clinical research requirements in the United States.
• Experience reviewing clinical trial documents.
• Experience verifying source data.
• Experience maintaining accurate study records.
• Knowledge of informed consent procedures, adverse event reporting, protocol deviations, and participant safety requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple studies, deadlines, and priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with investigators, research coordinators, sponsors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify and escalate study-related issues.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Texas, United States.
• Ability to travel to clinical research sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Clinical Research, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.
• Experience in clinical research, clinical trial monitoring, clinical trial coordination, or a related healthcare research role.
• Familiarity with electronic data capture (EDC) systems, clinical trial management systems (CTMS), and electronic trial master files (eTMF).

Entry-Level Considerations

• Qualified recent graduates may be considered for entry-level clinical research opportunities.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biology, Biochemistry, Public Health, or a related field.
• Relevant internships, academic research projects, clinical placements, or experience supporting clinical studies.
• Foundational understanding of clinical research processes, clinical trial protocols, and GCP principles.
• Familiarity with informed consent documentation, research data collection, and study record management.
• Basic knowledge of clinical trial regulations, patient safety, and research ethics.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to learn clinical trial monitoring procedures.

Preferred Certifications

• ACRP Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA)
• SOCRA Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
• ICH-GCP training
• Other relevant clinical research certifications.