Clinical Research Associate (CRA) I
TR/081218-1
Posted: 27/02/2026
- $27 - $30 per hour
- United States, Illinois, Grayslake
- Contract
Clinical Research Associate (CRA) I (PMs and weekends)
Onsite in Grayslake, IL
1 year initial contract
Hourly Rate: $27-30/hr (medical benefits available at a cost)
Schedule:
Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics Research Unit (Located in Grayslake)
Minimum Education Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:
Clinical Medical Assistant, EMT, Paramedic, military medic with recent clinical experience, or higher
Minimum Experience Required:
• 1-2 years of work experience in a clinical or research environment, or in a patient care setting; and
• 1-2 years of work experience in a role with phlebotomy responsibilities
Major Job Responsibilities:
• Review protocols and comply with study-specific activities
• Communicates in an appropriate and professional manner with study subjects and unit personnel.
• Maintain accurate and complete source data.
• Perform study protocol related activities, i.e. phlebotomy, sample processing, ECG collection, vital signs, height/weight, etc., as assigned.
• Maintain safety and confidentiality of study subjects throughout the study.
• Understands and complies with SOPs, FDA regulations, and basic GCP requirements.
What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have?
a. Required Skill 1: Phlebotomy
b. Required Skill 2: Lab work
c. Required Skill 3: ECG collection
d. Required Skill 4: Vital signs collection
e. Required Skill 5: clinical and/or hospital setting.
e. Required Skill 5: clinical and/or hospital setting. Paramedic and firefighters do well in this position.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Onsite in Grayslake, IL
1 year initial contract
Hourly Rate: $27-30/hr (medical benefits available at a cost)
Schedule:
- 20 hours guaranteed while studies are in house with more available as needed.
- The site is open 24/7. This CRA will work 8-hour shifts PMs and weekends. Training will be day shift for approximately one month.
- Schedule comes out every 2 weeks
Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics Research Unit (Located in Grayslake)
Minimum Education Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:
Clinical Medical Assistant, EMT, Paramedic, military medic with recent clinical experience, or higher
Minimum Experience Required:
• 1-2 years of work experience in a clinical or research environment, or in a patient care setting; and
• 1-2 years of work experience in a role with phlebotomy responsibilities
Major Job Responsibilities:
• Review protocols and comply with study-specific activities
• Communicates in an appropriate and professional manner with study subjects and unit personnel.
• Maintain accurate and complete source data.
• Perform study protocol related activities, i.e. phlebotomy, sample processing, ECG collection, vital signs, height/weight, etc., as assigned.
• Maintain safety and confidentiality of study subjects throughout the study.
• Understands and complies with SOPs, FDA regulations, and basic GCP requirements.
What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have?
a. Required Skill 1: Phlebotomy
b. Required Skill 2: Lab work
c. Required Skill 3: ECG collection
d. Required Skill 4: Vital signs collection
e. Required Skill 5: clinical and/or hospital setting.
e. Required Skill 5: clinical and/or hospital setting. Paramedic and firefighters do well in this position.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Rachael Jalbuena
Recruitment Consultant
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