ABBOTT LABORATORIES Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Salary in the United States

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

• Designs; implements; and monitors clinical studies of new and modified in vitro diagnostic products. 
• Ensures that the clinical studies are designed to validate product performance claims and support the products’ intended use. 
• Prepares clinical data reviews and data summaries. 
• Participates in the preparation of regulatory submissions and international registration packages.
• In general; the CRA performs responsibilities and task under the direction of a SCRA or CPM.

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Requirements:

• B.S in biological sciences or medical specialty preferred.
• Preferred site monitoring of investigational drug or device trials or clinical laboratory assay/instrument experience.
• Preferred knowledge of regulations and standards (GCP) affecting IVDs and Biologics.
• Other: Clinical Laboratory certification (MT; ASCP or equivalent) or certification as a clinical research associate (CCRA) is desirable.