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Contract Senior Clinical Research Associate - Home-Based (US) ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to ...

As a Clinical Research Associate at ICON , you will play a pivotal role in designing and analyzing clinical trials, interpreting complex medical data, and contributing to the advancement of ...

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Do workers at Merck get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
46% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Does Merck pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
82% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

At Merck, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
79% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from Merck affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Merck?

Most people get paid time off work.
93% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers at Merck worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do Merck workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
48% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it for Merck workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
80% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Merck?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
86% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do Merck managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
93% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do jobs at Merck spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Merck?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
85% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Is working at Merck good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
86% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Merck feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Merck get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
77% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Merck?

Most people feel stressed out here.
84% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Merck enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
75% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Merck recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Merck?

Most people got enough training when they started.
76% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Merck?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 67% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people think Merck’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
84% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Merck is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
37% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Clinical Research Associate jobs?
Infographic showing various Clinical Research Associate job openings at Merck in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 81% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution.

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Job Title: Clinical Research Associate/Monitor
6 months contract to perm
Work location: REMOTE
Required 30%-50% traveling
Candidate home location: required within DC, VA, MD only (a candidate needs to reside in DC, VA, MD)
Multiple Regional CRAs: 5 openings
USC/GC required
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Multiple Studies with Health patients - Previous Phase I experience required
Contract CRAs, regional based with strong monitoring skills, minimum 3-5+ years monitoring experience within the pharmaceutical industry required traveling of minimum of 50% traveling to 1-2 sites within the same state as required. Require 100% commitment and contractors paid hourly. Therapeutic areas can range and candidates will be expected on working on about 6-8 protocols (max at 10 protocols) with different indications. Multiple sites and candidate has to be local to DC, VA, and MD areas.
Minimum 3-5+ years of CRA / Monitoring experience required
Start date is ASAP
TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES -
The client is working to ensure candidates are as close as possible to their sites. Company is constantly adding new studies to the monitoring project. Monitors may be asked to take on additional sites closer to their home (or maybe a bit further then what they currently have) - they will work to keep travel as regionally located as possible. There are multiple sites in each region (depends on the allocation of the individual CRAs)
In addition they should be very clear about their monitoring experience showing that they are a Regional CRA/monitor currently. (I would say 3 years monitoring experience with Oncology study required) Candidates need to allocate 50% to 100% of their time to this assignment, preferred candidates home is close to the site locations (listed above).The CRA/Study Monitor designated activities include site visits, trial monitoring, tracking, documentation, collection, solicitation and review of (e) CRFs and submit data, preparation of reports, regulatory review and participation in teleconferences. Approximately 50% travel will be required, as the CRA Study Monitor's primary responsibilities will be monitoring of study sites.
Requirements
A strong healthcare background with at least 1-2 years prior monitoring Oncology study experience is required. Phase I research experience as a monitor, auditor, research coordinator, research associate or similar oncology research experience is required. The CRA/Study Monitor must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University or be a grad from an accredited school of nursing.
Requirement:
  • 2+ years prior monitoring Oncology study experience is required. preferred. Phase I-IV research experience as a monitor, clinical research associate experience is required.
  • BS/BA in life sciences or health-related discipline, BSN, Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Pharmacy is highly desirable.
  • Minimum 3-5+ years clinical research monitoring experience including years in Phase I studies.
  • Strong working knowledge of GCPs, ICH Guidelines, and FDA Regulations
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 50 % of the time, including minimum overnight stays travel as necessary
  • Experience with regulatory document review/collection and IRB submissions (including OHRP regulations), a plus
  • Experience with using a Trial Master File, a plus.