Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - A

Abbott Laboratories • Lake Forest, IL

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About The Position

We are seeking a Clinical Research Associate II to join our Clinical Affairs team. This role is responsible for managing clinical trial sites from start-up through close-out, ensuring compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience monitoring device or diagnostic studies and working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field (Medical Technology preferred)
• 2-4 years of clinical research experience, including site monitoring
• Strong understanding of FDA regulations and GCP
• Experience with medical devices or in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Clinical research certification (ACRP or SOCRA)
• Experience as a clinical research coordinator (CRC) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits
• Ensure compliance with protocols, GCP, and regulatory requirements
• Train and support study coordinators and investigators
• Perform source document verification and data query resolution
• Track study progress and patient enrollment
• Support start-up tasks such as protocol development and site contracts
• Maintain study documentation and monitor investigational product inventory
• Assist with adverse event review and reporting
• Prepare monitoring visit reports and follow-up letters
• Participate in investigator meetings and team discussions

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree