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Becton, Dickinson and Company

  • Medical

  • Life

The Sr. CRA provides guidance to less experienced CRAs, supports investigator sites, proactively ... Provide mentoring, training, and functional oversight of CRAs, including contingent (contract) CRAs.

Huntington

Underwriter Senior - Home Lending

Hoover, AL · On-site +1

$102K/yr

Diverse portfolio including CRA throughout bank footprint. * Confidence in underwriting risk-based ... income verification, purchase contracts, lease agreements, trusts, warranty deeds, etc

Huntington

Underwriter Senior - Home Lending

Hoover, AL · On-site +1

$99K/yr

Diverse portfolio including CRA throughout bank footprint. * Confidence in underwriting risk-based ... income verification, purchase contracts, lease agreements, trusts, warranty deeds, etc

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract cra in Alabama is $37.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.15 and $47.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract CRA?

A contract clinical research associate (contract CRA) is a temporary position in which you manage clinical trials and scientific research projects. As a contractor, you work temporarily on a contract that typically lasts for the duration of the project. Clinical research associates work in the pharmaceutical industry to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medication or vaccines. You can also work on studies for biotech companies and projects that perform analysis on surgical procedures or treatments. Your duties focus on planning the trial, defining the parameters, ensuring the safety of participants, and making sure the project meets all regulations and requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract CRA, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract CRA, you need a solid understanding of clinical research protocols, regulatory guidelines (like GCP/ICH), and typically a degree in life sciences or a related field. Familiarity with electronic data capture (EDC) systems, clinical trial management systems (CTMS), and sometimes certifications like ACRP or SOCRA are beneficial. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing multiple studies and collaborating with sites. These competencies are essential for ensuring compliance, data integrity, and the smooth execution of clinical trials.

What are some common challenges faced by contract CRAs and how can they effectively manage them?

Contract CRAs often juggle multiple clinical trial sites and studies, which can make prioritizing and time management especially challenging. They must adapt quickly to each sponsor's protocols and systems, often with limited onboarding. Building strong relationships with site staff and maintaining clear, consistent communication are key to overcoming these challenges. Staying organized through meticulous documentation and leveraging digital tools can help contract CRAs efficiently meet monitoring visit deadlines and regulatory requirements.
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Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist

Troy University

Troy, AL • On-site

$91K/yr

Other

Posted 26 days ago

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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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67th of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
SF2561P
Position Title
Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist
Position Type
Professional/Salaried
Department
Sponsored Programs - Troy
Division
Finance and Administration
Campus
Troy
Work Status
Full-Time (FT)
Temporary
No
Location
Troy - T01
Job Summary
The Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist position is responsible for:
  • Advising principal investigators (PIs) on proposal strategy, timelines, and sponsor policies related to their grant writing.
  • Support faculty and staff on all sponsored project proposals by:
    • Prospecting for potential project funding
    • Assisting with internal registration and routing of documents
    • Registering and maintaining online sponsor portals (including Grants.gov, Research.gov, eRA Commons, JustGrants, etc.)
    • Registering and assigning faculty login and password information
    • Navigating online submissions based on sponsor requirements
    • Assisting with grant writing and editing (as needed)
    • Assisting with budget development and review based on sponsor requirements assuring the request is allowable, allocable, reasonable, and consistently applied
    • Creating/maintaining electronic and hard-copy proposal records
    • Tracking the application process and documenting funded and unfunded projects
    • Obtaining reviewer comments from funded and unfunded projects to aid future proposal development
    • Processing funded projects for account setup
    • Assisting with post-award functions as needed (e.g., submission of online amendments).
  • Interpreting federal regulations, including Uniform Guidance (soon to be Uniform Grant Regulation (UGR)) (2 CFR Part 200), FAR, and agency-specific requirements.
  • Ensuring compliance with institutional, state, federal, and sponsor regulations.
  • Assisting with modification and programming of the database to accommodate differing requests and reporting requirements.
  • Assisting the Director with oversight of PI eligibility.
  • Securing reviewers' comments, copies of proposals and any other documents to assist grant writers in improving proposal competitiveness.
  • Coordinating faculty/staff training in all aspects of proposal development.
  • Conducting research on specific funding requests for TROY faculty and staff.
  • Assisting the Director in the review and distribution of daily, bi-weekly, and monthly publications of potential funding opportunities, and targeting these opportunities to interested TROY faculty and staff members.
  • Developing and reviewing budgets for grant proposals to ensure they are allowable, allocable, reasonable, and consistently applied.
  • Assisting with the annual Sponsored Programs recognition luncheon (developing printed materials and coordinating staff to work the event).

Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in a related field
2. Minimum of two years of related work experience
Preferred Qualifications
1. Knowledge and experience in the use of Datatel
2. CRA certification
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?
No
Work Hours
8am to 5pm
Monday through Friday
May occasionally require some time worked outside normal office hours.
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibility?
No
Posting Date
07/22/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link
https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/47859

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