Clinical Trial Assistant

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The Clinical Trial Associate is responsible for supporting preparation, collection and filing of clinical trial documentation relating to the Trial Master File (TMF) as well as providing operational support to activities required for successful clinical study planning, execution and close-out. This position will work closely with Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) and Clinical Study Managers (CSMs) to ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and department standard operating procedures.

This position reports to the Manager, Clinical Site Operations and is part of the Clinical Center of Excellence within Danaher Diagnostics. At Danaher Diagnostics, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions. The position will be fully remote within the United States.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain and organize essential trial documentation including regulatory binders, lab manuals, and investigator site files in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH, and applicable SOP and regulatory standards. Support clinical data collection by tracking sample shipments, logging case report forms (CRFs), and updating study trackers for IVD performance metrics.
• Assist in managing biological sample inventory, shipment coordination, and reconciliation of sample tracking logs specific to IVD and medical device testing.
• Help prepare and submit documentation for IRB/EC approvals, including informed consent forms and study protocols. Schedule and support study meetings, teleconferences, and training sessions, including preparation of agendas and distribution of minutes.
• Assist in preparing for and supporting audits and inspections of clinical trial master files
• Build and maintain the eTMF system, including review of standard work processes associated with the eTMF system

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, health science background or demonstrated employment equivalency to role.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal, ability to travel 10%– including overnights, within the US.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Electronic Trial Master File (eTMF)

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Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Leica Biosystems, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Biosystems can provide.

The annual salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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