Clinical Research Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Research Associate Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Associate to join our team. This role involves working on-site in San Diego, California, where you will be responsible for various research activities including site visits, data verification, and protocol compliance.

• Conduct pre-study, initiation, routine monitoring, and closeout visits.
• Train study investigators and staff.
• Prepare detailed site visit reports.
• Verify data consistency and ensure timelines and deliverables for data collection are met.
• Manage the query resolution process.
• Report any protocol deviations and ensure compliance with ICH/GCP/local regulations.
• Develop and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Track and report study progress.
• Collect, review, and track essential documents.
• Upload documents into the electronic Trial Master File (eTMF).
• Plan and prepare training materials.
• Manage Investigational Product (IP) inventory.
• Ensure proper collection and shipment of laboratory specimens.

• Minimum of 1.5 years of monitoring experience, ideally at least 3 years.
• Experience in oncology is essential.
• Familiarity with Phase 1-3 clinical trials.

• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively.
• Adaptability to changing environments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

This is a fully on-site position in San Diego, California, requiring presence 5 days a week. While there is no flexibility for hybrid work, the hours can be adjusted between 7-4, 8-5, or 9-6 to suit individual needs. All remote monitoring visits will be conducted from the office.

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.