Clinical Research Associate, Histologist

ICON plc

Clinical Research Associate at ICON responsible for high-quality clinical trial monitoring and compliance. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure patient safety and adherence to protocols in clinical research.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Delivering clinical trial monitoring work to a high standard, working closely with your team and stakeholders
Working independently and actively to coordinate all activities for setting up and monitoring a study, completing accurate study status reports and maintaining study documentation
Running sponsor generated queries efficiently and taking responsibility for study cost efficiency; participation in preparation and review of study documentation and feasibility studies for new proposals as required
Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, clinical investigators, and site staff
Ensure patient safety by ensuring compliance with ICON's procedures, protocols, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in medicine, science, or equivalent
Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and the expertise to review and evaluate medical data
Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Good social skills enabling you to deal with queries in a timely manner
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 30%)
PHC Path Lab Lab experience or CRA experience is a plus
Lab background (histology, pathology, Ultra, Ultra + experience) or IVD CRA experience desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
Retirement and pension plans
Life assurance and disability coverage
Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trial monitoringstudy documentationstudy status reportsICH-GCP guidelinesmedical data evaluationhistologypathologyIVD CRA experiencefeasibility studiessponsor generated queries

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborative relationshipssocial skillsindependent workcoordinationresponsibilitytimely query resolutionpatient safetystakeholder engagementteamwork

Certifications

university degree in medicineuniversity degree in science