Clinical Research Assistant/Phlebotomist/ MA

The clinical research assistant/phlebotomist/MA is responsible for the support of their assigned duties through performing protocol specific procedures for clinical trials. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the list below. This is a great opportunity for a college graduate interested in starting their career in clinical research. The selected candidate will learn everything about the conduct of a clinical trial and also have the opportunity to work with a great team and experienced physician. **Must draw blood** Spanish a plus but not required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Check office phone voicemails and distribute to appropriate staff.
• Pick up mail and distribute.
• Update temperature logs daily
• Schedule Stericycle pickups
• Complete data entry after visit completion.
• Upload ultrasounds, CT scans, and central biopsies in EDC.
• Address queries in EDC.
• Perform protocol procedures for each visit (ie. obtain vital signs, ECG, height/weight, body measurements, Fibroscan, and collect blood samples).
• Process, store, ship lab specimens according to protocol specific requirements.
• Prep screening packets (including the study chart) and ensure the current version of the ICF is being used.
• Chart prep for each study visit.
• Create enrollment logs/lab inventory logs for assigned studies.
• Schedule abdominal ultrasounds, liver biopsies, CT scans, MRI, EGD and HVPGs.
• Perform inventory lab kits and monitor the expiration dates on lab kits on a monthly basis.
• Discard/destroy expired lab kits when needed.
• Receive and store any shipments for assigned studies.
• Perform recruitment calls for potential study patients/perform referral follow up.
• Confirm patient appointments and answer calls
• Consolidate screen fail subjects into binders for assigned studies.
• Perform monthly inventory for office and lab supplies
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree, Licensed Vocational Nurse or Medical Assistant, phlebotomist
• Ability to draw and process blood
• 1 year of recent experience in clinical research OR equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft applications (outlook, word, excel) as well as Internet based applications and EMR .
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and the ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality in all patient and other sensitive matters.
• Must possess excellent writing and communication skills.
• Must be able to work well with a team and maintain high level of professionalism.
• Able to adhere to the principles of ICH and GCP.
• Fluent in Spanish preferred but not required
• BCLS training is required. (If you do not have your certificate, we will pay for the class to complete it.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience capturing vitals and performing ECG/EKG?

Language:

• Spanish (Required)
• Mandarin (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Preferred)

Work Location: In person