Clinical Research Associate I - Histologist

ICON is looking for a CRA  or Histologist for a CRA I position with one of our FSP clients! 

Responsibilities:

The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) will lead in designing, planning, coordinating, and conducting all activities involved in initiating, monitoring, and completing clinical research studies for in vitro diagnostics. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring studies are conducted and documented in accordance with the study protocol, standard operating procedures, good clinical practices and other applicable regulatory requirements;
• Validating product performance claims;
• Supplying data for critical Regulatory submissions;
• Defining the functional and clinical utility of investigational products, and
• Obtaining opinions and input regarding investigational products from laboratories or customers, who may be considered key opinion leaders.

• Performing or coordinating aspects of external clinical studies including site selection, study initiation, site monitoring, and study closeout.
• Maintaining communication with study investigators to ensure studies are completed in a timely fashion and ensuring that study objectives are met.
• Interfacing with staff to support post launch activities.
• Reviewing cases with investigators to resolve discrepancies.
• Understanding and implementing federal regulations, helping to develop standard operating procedures in order to ensure that studies adhere to FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practices, IVD directives, policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

2-3 years of experience as a Histologist or Clinical Research Associate, with specific in vitro diagnostics study experience preferred

• CRA certification by recognized professional organization is a plus, but not mandatory
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent planning, organizing, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently to make sound decisions and to analyze and solve problems
• Demonstrated experience in computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic templates
• Statistical knowledge
• Supervision experience or experience in a leadership role preferred

Minimum - Bachelor's degree in relevant field. Medical technology degree preferred, but not required if R&D background is adequate