FSP - Clinical Research Associate 2 - CRA 2 - California / West Coast

Fortrea

$100K — $112K *
US-Anywhere
+ 5 other locationsRemote
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University/college degree or certification in a relevant health profession (e.g., nursing license)
  • 2 years of Clinical Monitoring experience
  • Willingness to travel 60% of the time
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of site monitoring and close-out for clinical sites
  • Conduct routine monitoring and maintain study files
  • Ensure site staff receive proper materials and instructions
  • Verify adherence to informed consent procedures and protocol requirements
  • Monitor data integrity on Case Report Forms (CRFs)
  • Complete Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting and follow up
  • Assist with training new employees and coordinate local clinical projects

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with a mix of onsite and remote days
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and technology-driven environment
  • Exposure to various clinical trial processes
  • Development of clinical monitoring skills through hands-on experience
  • Engagement with diverse healthcare professionals and project types
Full Job Description
Job Description

Our FSP team is currently seeking a CRA 2 in California with 2 years of monitoring! May consider other West Coast states. 8-10 days on site per month being a mix of onsite and remote.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials and respond to emergency situations based upon clinical research standards.

Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for all aspects of study site monitoring including routine monitoring and close-out of clinical sites, maintenance of study files, conduct of pre-study and initiation visits; liaise with vendors; and other duties, as assigned -
  • Responsible for all aspects of site management as prescribed in the project plans
  • General On-Site Monitoring
  • Ensure the study staff who will conduct the protocol have received the proper materials and instructions to safely enter patients into the study
  • Ensure the protection of study patients by verifying that informed consent procedures and protocol requirements are adhered to according to the applicable regulatory requirements
  • Ensure the integrity of the data submitted on Case Report Forms (CRFs) or other data collection tools by careful source document Monitor data for missing or implausible data
  • Responsible for all aspects of registry management as prescribed in the project plans - Undertake feasibility work when requested
  • Complete Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting, process production of repo11s, narratives and follow up of SAEs
  • Independently perform CRF review; query generation and resolution against established data review guidelines on Fortrea or client data management systems as assigned by management
  • Assist with training of new employees, eg. co-monitoring
  • Coordinate designated clinical projects as a Local Project Coordinator (with supervision, if applicable) and may act as a local client contact as assigned
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management


Requirements
  • University or college degree, or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g. nursing licensure)
  • 2 years of Clinical Monitoring experience
  • 60% overnight travel


The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:
  • Fast paced: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.
  • Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
  • Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.
  • Technology based. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.


Work Environment:
  • Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
  • Frequent travel to clients/ site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.


Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a vehicle safely.
  • Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
  • Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
  • Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
  • Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
  • Regular and consistent attendance.
  • Varied hours may be required.
  • Target Pay Range: $100-112K


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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

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