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How much do junior cra jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior cra in the United States is $52,462.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $57,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior CRA?

Junior Clinical Research Associates (Junior CRAs) are entry-level professionals who assist in the monitoring and management of clinical trials. They work under the supervision of more experienced CRAs to ensure that clinical research studies comply with regulatory requirements and study protocols. Their responsibilities often include site visits, reviewing documentation, ensuring data quality, and supporting communication between study sites and sponsors. Junior CRAs gain valuable experience that can lead to more senior roles in clinical research.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior CRA?

To thrive as a Junior CRA, you need a background in life sciences or a related field, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of clinical trial protocols and regulatory requirements. Familiarity with electronic data capture (EDC) systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and GCP (Good Clinical Practice) certification is typically required. Strong organizational skills, communication, and an ability to manage time effectively are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and smooth execution of clinical studies.

What are some common challenges faced by a junior CRA during site monitoring visits?

As a Junior CRA, one common challenge during site monitoring visits is balancing thorough oversight with building positive relationships with site staff. You may encounter incomplete documentation, protocol deviations, or data discrepancies that require careful attention and clear communication. Additionally, learning to prioritize tasks efficiently and adapt to varying site procedures is essential. Over time, you'll develop confidence in addressing issues, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting sites effectively.

What is the difference between Junior Cra vs Clinical Research Associate?

AspectJunior CraClinical Research Associate
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field; some roles may require certificationSame as Junior Cra, often with additional certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, often in clinical trial sites or research teamsMore experienced, overseeing multiple sites or studies
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies, CROs, biotech firmsPharmaceutical companies, CROs, biotech firms
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Junior Cra and a Clinical Research Associate is experience level. Junior Cras are entry-level roles focusing on supporting clinical trials, while Clinical Research Associates are more experienced professionals responsible for monitoring and managing clinical studies. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and are used in the same industry settings.

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Infographic showing various Junior Cra job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,462 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

Clinical Research Associate II / Sr. CRA, West Coast US

Rho

California, MO • On-site

$90 - $140/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Join us in redefining what it means to work for a CRO. Working at Rho, you’ll be joining a team who take healthcare and clinical research personally, with shared experiences that drive a passion to heal, cure and solve some of humanity’s biggest challenges.

At Rho, you’ll have the opportunity to experience a thriving company with real stability - financial, workforce, and corporate, which has created a safe environment to take risks, innovate, and develop over a long and rewarding career. With a collaborative team of smart, talented, and positive people, you’ll be celebrated and respected for your expertise and given the freedom to think creatively, challenge the norm, and problem-solve.

We are currently hiring a Clinical Research Associate II or Senior Clinical Research Associate in experience in monitoring pain studies to join our team! As our next CRA II or Senior CRA, you will play an integral to driving project success. You’ll have the opportunity to perform and coordinate all aspects of the clinical monitoring and site management process in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practices, FDA guidelines, local regulations and Rho Standard Operating Procedures. For this role, you’ll need proven monitoring skills in order to conduct site visits to assess site adherence to protocol and regulatory requirements as well as manage required documentation. You will also be responsible for ensuring the data remains audit ready and able to pass an audit by Rho, the Sponsor, or a regulatory agency.

This position is a remote role to be located within a 1-hour commute of a US metropolitan airport with the commitment to conduct 8-10 site visits days per month (up to 80% travel).

Our Clinical Monitoring team will tell you, joining Rho has been one of their best career moves in terms of contentment, financial rewards and career growth, which is why we have such stability in the group!

What you'll be doing:

  • Perform all site monitoring visit activities, inclusive of all study visit types (PSV, SIV, IMV and COV)
  • Participate in the site selection process with oversight from the Clinical Team Lead role
  • Provide feedback to assist sites with resolution of detected deficiencies and corrective action needed, follow-up with sites until deficiencies are resolved
  • Contribute to the development and review of protocols, study tools, and materials as well as documentation for clinical trials
  • Provide mentoring, training, and co-monitoring of junior clinical team members
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clinical sites and within Rho as well as ensure communication of project goals and critical requirements
  • Attend and present at meetings and conferences, including Investigator Meetings
  • Participate in the RFP process, including business development meetings
  • Participate in the Clinical Operations community at Rho by contributing to internal initiatives and standard operating procedures for the administration and monitoring of clinical trials
  • Perform both onsite & remote monitoring and study closure activities across multiple protocols
  • BA/BS, preferably in a life science, nursing, pharmacy or related field, along with approximately 2 years (CRA II) or 4-5 years+ (Senior CRA) of on-site monitoring experience within the CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry with a demonstrated understanding of medical/therapeutic area knowledge and medical terminology required for comprehension and execution of clinical protocol
  • Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and use of EDC systems
  • Strong Communicator: Demonstrate written, verbal and presentation skills to help showcase the successes of your work and Rho’s.
  • Committed to Quality: Every job at Rho requires an attention to detail, a deep understanding of our high-quality scientific standards, and an ability to care about every outcome. This includes strong organization skills, ensuring effective management of multiple sites and protocols within timeframes and on budgets
  • High-Character: Contribute to our collaborative culture with honesty and integrity with a willingness to learn and train. At Rho, we value a strong team spirit highlighted by loyalty, accountability, and mutual trust. We work smart together, we work hard together, and we laugh together. We take responsibility for our actions, forgive honest mistakes and respect one another.
  • Critical Thinker: Rho values thinking. Draw on your native ingenuity, sharpened and enhanced by our intellect, training, and experience. We evaluate situations and opportunities objectively and incisively; we then craft novel, practical solutions.
  • Agile and Adaptable: Rho values the ability to change quickly. We eagerly anticipate, respond to, and take advantage of changes in our environment. We embrace risk but manage it by planning, accepting, and learning from both failures and successes. The opportunity to adapt and evolve energizes us.

A few more things to know about us:

Benefits: Rho provides a comprehensive benefits package for all benefit-eligible employees, which includes medical, vision, dental, HSA, FSA, EAP, life & disability insurance and 401(k). All employees are eligible for paid time off, holidays, parental leave and bereavement leave.

Flexibility: We encourage a work-life balance that allows employees to bring their best selves to work while being passionate about their lives outside work.

As required by pay transparency laws in some states, Rho provides the range of starting compensation (annual salary or hourly rate) it reasonably expects to pay for a given role. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to role responsibilities and location as well as candidate skill set and level of experience. The range of starting pay for this role is $90,000 to $140,000 per year.

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