Clinical Research Associate

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION:About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You'll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.What You'll DoConduct monitoring visits and activities in accordance with FDA Code of Federal Regulations, GCP guidelines, departmental SOPs, Work Instructions and the Clinical Monitoring PlanServe as primary site contact; establish and maintain regular communication with clinical sitesConduct Site-Qualification, Initiation, Interim and Closeout visits to include document review for accurate data recording, source data verification to protocol adherence and governing regulationsAssist with distribution, collection, and tracking of regulatory documents for site compliance and audit readinessPrepare and maintain monitoring visit reports and site communication documentationIdentify and resolve routine site issues, protocol deviations, queries, study discrepancies and collects missing or incomplete informationAssist with sample tracking, supply shipments and other diagnostic requirementsUse of EDC and other electronic tools to review monitor listings and queriesReview of Investigator Site Files and Sponsor Study FilesAdditional project and tasks as determined by department and organizational needsTravel may be approximately 10%Technical skills/Knowledge/AbilitiesWorking knowledge of clinical trial practices and regulationsWorking knowledge of clinical trial databasesProficient computer skills including Microsoft Office SuiteRequired QualificationsMinimum BA or BS and2 years of related clinical trial monitoring experiencePreferred Qualificationson-site monitoring experience of IVD clinical studies is preferredThe base pay for this position is $48,000.00 - $96,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:Research and Discovery DIVISION:ID Infectious Disease LOCATION:United States > South Portland : 65 Gannett Drive ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Standard TRAVEL:Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf