Clinical Research Associate

Job Title: Clinical Research Associate (Contract-to-Hire) Pay Rate: $40–$50/hour Duration: 6-Month Contract with Strong Potential for Full-Time Conversion Location: San Diego, CA (Primarily Remote | Must Reside in the San Diego Area for Occasional Onsite Visits) Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to join a growing clinical research team supporting multiple upcoming clinical studies. This is an exciting contract-to-hire opportunity for a motivated professional looking to contribute to impactful research while building a long-term career. The ideal candidate will have hands-on clinical research experience, strong knowledge of clinical trial operations, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Support the planning, coordination, execution, monitoring, and closeout of clinical studies. Coordinate day-to-day study activities with internal teams, clinical sites, vendors, and research partners. Assist with study start-up documentation and regulatory submissions. Train and support research sites on study protocols and procedures. Monitor Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, including data review, query management, and reconciliation. Maintain study documentation, Trial Master Files (TMF), study trackers, reports, dashboards, and enrollment metrics. Ensure protocol compliance, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements are met. Support participant recruitment, scheduling, documentation, and study follow-up activities. Assist with audit and inspection readiness. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful study execution from initiation through completion. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of Clinical Research experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC). Experience supporting clinical studies from start-up through closeout. Hands-on experience with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems. Knowledge of clinical trial documentation, Trial Master Files (TMF), informed consent, protocol deviations, adverse event documentation, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively. Preferred Qualifications CRA certification (CCRA, CCRP, or CCRC). Current GCP certification. Medical device clinical research experience. Experience in Sleep Medicine, Respiratory Therapy, Sleep Labs, or Polysomnography (PSG). Experience interacting directly with research participants and clinical sites. Work Arrangement Primarily remote. Must reside in the San Diego, CA area. Occasional onsite attendance required. Up to 30% travel to clinical research sites may be required. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws. REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 (888) 223-4788, send us an email or speak with your recruiter. PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.