Clinical Research Associate

Job Title: Junior Clinical Research Associate Location: New Jersey — onsite Employment Type: Contract (W2 Only) Experience: 0–3 Years Job Summary We are seeking a motivated Junior Clinical Research Associate to support clinical research activities, clinical documentation, study coordination, and regulatory compliance within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device environment. The ideal candidate will work closely with Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and cross-functional teams to support clinical study execution and maintain accurate, inspection-ready documentation. Key Responsibilities Support clinical study planning, execution, and documentation activities Assist with clinical trial documentation and Trial Master File (TMF) maintenance Review clinical study data and support data quality activities Assist with clinical site communications and study tracking Support preparation and review of clinical study reports and documentation Track study milestones, deliverables, and action items Assist with protocol deviations and clinical issue documentation Support audit and regulatory inspection readiness activities Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, and applicable regulations Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Data Management teams Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Clinical Research, Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a related field 0–3 years of clinical research, clinical operations, or healthcare industry experience Basic understanding of clinical research processes and GCP requirements Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with cross-functional teams Preferred Skills Familiarity with clinical trial documentation and TMF systems Exposure to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device clinical studies Knowledge of FDA regulations and ICH-GCP guidelines Internship or academic clinical research experience is a plus