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Clinical Research Associate

$61.3k - $122.7k

Abbott

Abbott's Core Lab business unit seeks a Clinical Research Associate to support clinical trial sites through all phases of study execution. The role ensures protocol compliance, regulatory adherence, and data quality while managing relationships with research sites and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits
  • Train investigators, study coordinators, and site staff on protocol requirements
  • Monitor protocol compliance, data quality, and Good Clinical Practice standards
  • Review source documents and verify clinical study data for accuracy and completeness
  • Manage study and regulatory documentation; assess site performance and recruitment efforts

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences or clinical research, or equivalent education and work experience
  • Minimum 1 year of clinical research experience
  • Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, changing environments and multitask
  • Willingness to travel 40–50% of the time

Compensation: $61,300–$122,700 base

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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