Research Assistant/Medical Assistant

Location: El Paso, TX | Site Name: Headlands Research El Paso | Full-Time | Clinical Research

Type: Regular Full-time Employee
Schedule: Mondays through Fridays, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Onsite in El Paso, TX (no capabilities for remote or hybrid work)
Benefits: Our benefits package for full-time employees includes health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), a variety of disability, accident, and life insurance options, as well as many more.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay + annual performance incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• A mission-driven culture focused on advancing medicine and improving patient outcomes

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a growing, mission-driven organization that values its people. At our core, we're committed to bringing innovative medical treatments to patients faster—while creating an environment where employees thrive. If you're passionate about clinical research and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Provide services including administration of medications, as directed by the Physicians
• Ensure safety and welfare of each research participant
• Assist Site Manager to adequately supply routine medical supplies; reorder supplies through established purchasing procedures
• Maintain an accurate inventory of medical supplies to ensure services are not compromised due to unforeseen shortages
• Admit and discharge patients on unit
• Check vital signs and record daily information in the participant's chart
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
• Perform basic laboratory tests to include urine pregnancy test and urine drug tests
• Perform lab draws
• Perform ECGs
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation related to research participants
• Prepare daily meals and perform light housekeeping duties
• Provide status updates and communicate with Physicians and Clinical Research Coordinators related to research participants

Requirements:

• Phlebotomy certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience in medical field or clinical research
• Intermediate to advanced computer and phone skills
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus