Clinical Research, Clinical Research Associate (Remote)

Castle Biosciences•Chicago, IL

31d•$90,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for managing sites participating in Castle's clinical studies. Daily tasks vary based on study and site needs and may include attending team meetings, training site staff, sending emails, and traveling to U.S. sites to monitor data. The CRA performs all aspects of clinical monitoring and site management in compliance with ICH GCP, FDA guidelines, local regulations, protocols, and Castle's SOPs. This role ensures protocol and regulatory compliance, manages study documentation, and fosters strong relationships with sites. CRAs also play a key role in protecting participant safety, ensuring data quality, and representing Castle in the broader research community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a science or healthcare-related field or a registered nursing certification, or equivalent certification/licensure from an appropriately accredited institution.
3 years of CRC experience or previous 1 year experience as a CRA.
Direct patient care or clinical research experience required.
Familiarity with clinical research and study development processes.
Valid Driver's License where applicable.
In some cases, a combination of education, professional training, and demonstrated experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

Managing sites participating in Castle's clinical studies
Attending team meetings
Training site staff
Sending emails
Traveling to U.S. sites to monitor data
Performing all aspects of clinical monitoring and site management in compliance with ICH GCP, FDA guidelines, local regulations, protocols, and Castle's SOPs
Ensuring protocol and regulatory compliance
Managing study documentation
Fostering strong relationships with sites
Protecting participant safety
Ensuring data quality
Representing Castle in the broader research community