Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - C

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) for a prominent client of ours. This position is located at Lake Forest,IL(Hybrid/Remote). Details for the position are as follows:   Title: Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Location:   675 North Field Drive, Lake Forest,IL(Hybrid/Remote) Duration: 1 Year (With Possible Extension/Hire) Pay range: : $42-45/ Hour on W2 During the first two weeks, the contractor must be onsite daily to support onboarding, training, and team integration. Afterward, the role will transition to hybrid/remote, with periodic onsite attendance required based on business needs. Objectives & Scope of the position: The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) will support IVD and specimen collection studies in compliance with Federal Regulations, ICH GCP, FDA, and IRB guidelines. Job Responsibilities: Responsibilities assisting senior staff with study planning and execution; investigator site evaluation, selection, training, and management; and coordination of study meetings. The CRA will be responsible for writing and assembling regulatory submissions, drafting basic study protocols and reports, monitoring investigational sites to ensure protocol adherence, ensuring timely patient enrollment, and overseeing CRF retrieval and processing (including data clean up and classification). The role includes contributing to study summaries and serving as a lead or mentor to junior CRAs when applicable. Experience: 5+ years of clinical research monitoring experience, preferably at a Senior CRA level or ready for promotion to Senior CRA. • Demonstrated career stability with professional growth (not frequent short term roles) • Experience in the IVD therapeutic area • Neurology study experience • Background working for or with a sponsor organization Education & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (required) Key Skills • Independent site monitoring and site management • Strong working knowledge of ICH GCP, FDA, and IRB requirements, including audit readiness • Proven experience reviewing medical records and source documentation • Strong cross functional communication skills (primary site contact; collaboration with study teams and management) • Leadership experience, including mentoring junior CRAs and acting as Lead CRA across multiple protocols and sites Proficient technical leadership, collaboration and communication skills By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Privacy Policy #LI-BS1 #ZIP

Created: 2026-04-18