Abbott

Clinical Research, Associate I

Abbott$73K — $116K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in life sciences or equivalent with minimum 2 years as a CRA/CRC/CTA
  • Preferred experience in medical device or in-vitro diagnostics studies
  • Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Working knowledge of CFR, ICH-GCP, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs
  • Flexibility in daily activities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Suite

Responsibilities

  • Perform internal clinical studies and recruit study participants
  • Coordinate internal clinical studies from start to close-out
  • Conduct study site visits and generate monitoring reports
  • Ensure compliance with Study Protocols and regulatory requirements
  • Participate in study start-up activities
  • Maintain and audit Trial Master File (TMF)
  • Assist in study planning and developing trial-specific monitoring plans

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits to support you and your family
  • Opportunities for personal development within the medical devices division
  • Work within a team focused on innovative diabetes management products
  • Emphasis on maintaining inspection readiness and compliance throughout trials
  • On-site position fostering direct collaboration with clinical teams
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Clinical Research Associate I

The Opportunity

The CRA will ensure quality, accuracy and integrity of clinical trial data throughout the full lifecycle of multiple clinical trials according to the Code of Federal Regulations, ICH GCP, and ISO14155.

This is an on-site position in Alameda, California.

What You'll Work On
  • Perform internal clinical studies, recruit study participants, conduct informed consent discussions with study volunteers, record study data, and maintain study files.
  • Coordinate internal clinical studies from start to close-out.
  • Perform study site visits (SQV, SIV, IMV, COV), generate monitoring reports, and track resolution of action items.
  • Assist and conduct clinical monitoring and site management activities, ensuring compliance to the Study Protocol, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH guidelines, Federal Regulations, department procedures, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in study start up activities.
  • Assist with shipping study devices and supplies to clinical sites.
  • Perform study device accountability and reconciliation.
  • Assist senior staff in development of study-specific forms and trial-specific monitoring plans.
  • Assist senior staff in study planning, designing case report forms (CRFs), and training of study sites.
  • Maintain and audit Trial Master File (TMF) and upload to eTMF to ensure inspection readiness.
  • Perform review of clinical data listings for completeness and accuracy; and escalate issues to the Clinical Operations Manager/Study Lead as needed.
  • Proactively and effectively communicate the status of clinical studies to management.
  • Participate in the interim and final reviews of study data in preparation of regulatory submissions.
  • May interact with RA/QA in responding to audits and FDA inquiries.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by management.


Required Qualifications
  • BS degree in life sciences preferred or equivalent with minimum 2 years of as a CRA/CRC/CTA experience, or combination of appropriate education and experience.
  • Experience in conducting medical device studies and/or in-vitro diagnostics studies preferred. Pharmaceutical background may also be considered.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
  • Demonstrate excellence in teamwork, solid interpersonal and communication skills including building rapport with team members/peers, study site staff, and clinical management.
  • Working knowledge of CFR, ICH-GCP, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs
  • Flexibility in daily activities.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Suite


Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Divisional Information

Medical Devices

General Medical Devices:

Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks.

Diabetes

We're focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We're revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

The base pay for this position is
$73,900.00 - $116,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Research and Discovery

DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:
United States > Alameda : Plaza 6 Building

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

About Abbott

Abbott Careers

Joining Abbott means becoming part of a globally diverse team dedicated to making a lasting impact on human health. As a leader in healthcare innovation, Abbott provides a dynamic workplace where careers flourish through growth, leadership, and diversity training.

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113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
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Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
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