Clinical Research Associate I – Core Labs

Ready to play a pivotal role in advancing diagnostic innovation while ensuring clinical studies are delivered to the highest regulatory standards?

R&D Partners is seeking a Clinical Research Associate I – Core Labs to support clinical research activities within the diagnostics field. This role involves designing, planning, coordinating, and conducting clinical research studies at clinical study sites. The ideal candidate will ensure studies are delivered, recorded, and reported in compliance with protocols, standard operating procedures, good clinical practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.

This is a remote role based in the UK.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Operate under the mentorship or guidance of experienced Site Management team members.
• Act as the primary contact for assigned study site personnel, including training and certification coordination.
• Perform site assessments and qualification visits to assist in site selection decisions.
• Ensure site activation, contracting, and IRB/EC/Health Authority approvals meet regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the review of study-level documents (e.g., protocol, master ICF, study plans, study reports) and develop site-specific documents.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as RD Field Service, Study Management, and Biometrics to deliver optimal solutions.
• Conduct all data generation, validation, and site monitoring activities, including end-to-end site visits.
• May work with international investigators.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline or related field required (or equivalent combination of education and work experience). Experience in a clinical laboratory or clinical lab study coordination is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
• Strong understanding of regulations, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work in local and global study teams, including virtual teams, with cultural awareness.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

For more information, please contact Elliott Croft.

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