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Quality Assurance Associate

Adams Clinical
Watertown, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Clinical Research 

Adams Clinical is a leading clinical trial site network committed to accelerating the development of life-changing medicines. Our mission is simple: deliver uncompromising data quality, safety, and diverse enrollment to advance healthcare. Our vision is to set the gold standard for clinical trial excellence. We believe our people make the difference. Guided by our core values—Scientific Rigor, Operational Excellence, Commitment to Sponsors and Participants, and Authentic Collaboration—we create an environment where meaningful work drives meaningful change. 

At Adams Clinical, you’ll find: 

  • A culture of respect, transparency, and continuous improvement 
  • Opportunities for professional growth and learning 
  • A team dedicated to improving lives through innovation and integrity 

If you’re passionate about making an impact in clinical research and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization, we’d love to have you on our team. 

Job Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our clinical research team as a Quality Assurance Associate. This role supports the quality oversight of clinical trials by assisting in compliance activities, document reviews, and audit preparations, ensuring adherence to GCP (Good Clinical Practice), regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the review of clinical trial documentation (e.g., protocols, informed consent forms, monitoring reports, source documents) for completeness and compliance.
    • Assist quality team with random sample audits.
  • Support audit preparation activities, including organizing documentation and assisting with internal audits.
    • Travel expected to all sites, currently MA, NY, TX, and PA, on an as needed basis to prepare for sponsor audits and FDA inspections. Anticipated travel to sites expected ~25% of the time with travel and business expenses covered by Adams Clinical in accordance with company policy.
  • Help maintain and update quality management systems (QMS), tracking logs, and training records.
    • Run reports and follow up with staff for pending document review and sign off, expiring training, and licenses.
  • Support CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) tracking and implementation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are met throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
    • Work with clinical operations and regulatory teams to address monitoring visit follow up letter action items and track response timelines on an ongoing basis.
  • Participate in internal training sessions to further develop staffs understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform administrative tasks related to quality and compliance.
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Interest in clinical research, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Clinical research experience or quality/regulatory affairs.
  • Familiarity with ICH-GCP and FDA regulations.
  • Experience with electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) systems, QMS platforms, and clinical trial management systems (CTMS).

What We Offer:

  • Hands-on experience in the clinical trial quality process.
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative and mission-driven team environment.
  • Opportunity to grow within the organization and develop a career in clinical quality assurance.

Pay: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Medical, Dental &Vision insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance

Adams Clinical is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We focus on hiring and nurturing top talent. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline, and termination, are made based on the candidate's or employee's qualifications relevant to the position. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired must, as a condition of employment, provide documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States and complete Form I-9 within the required timeframe. Adams Clinical participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000

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