Clinical Research Associate (CRA) I

Now Hiring: Clinical Research Associate (CRA) I (Full time, day shift, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm)
Onsite – Grayslake, IL
1-Year Initial Contract
$27–30/hr (medical benefits available at a cost)

Are you experienced in phlebotomy, EKG collection, and clinical lab work?
Looking to grow your career in clinical research? This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics Research Unit in Grayslake, IL!
This role is perfect for Clinical Medical Assistants, EMTs, Paramedics, Military Medics, or healthcare professionals ready to transition into clinical research!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Performing phlebotomy, ECG collection, vital signs, sample processing & more
• Reviewing study protocols & executing study-specific procedures
• Maintaining accurate source documentation
• Ensuring subject safety, confidentiality & regulatory compliance (SOPs, FDA, GCP)
• Communicating professionally with study participants & unit staff

Schedule Details:

• Full time, day shift, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.

What We’re Looking For:
✔ 1–2 years in a clinical, research, or patient care setting
✔ 1–2 years of hands-on phlebotomy experience
✔ Experience with lab work, ECG collection & vital signs
✔ Background in hospital or clinical environments
✔ High School Diploma required (CMA, EMT, Paramedic, Military Medic strongly preferred)

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.


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