Job Description

We are hiring for a certified/registered Phlebotomist or MA to join a busy and well established clinical research network. This position is 100% onsite, clinical research experience is NOT required. Apply today!

Important:

This position is a 90 DAY provisional contract, thus possibility for extension will depend on business needs.

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Assistant supports the research team by helping perform clinical, laboratory, and administrative tasks that ensure smooth and compliant study operations. This role assists with data collection, specimen handling, patient interactions, and general study documentation while maintaining strict attention to detail and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Laboratory Support

• Perform blood draws, specimen collection, and other protocol-approved procedures within your professional scope and local regulations.
• Assist with basic clinical assessments such as vital signs, ECG setup, and study-specific measurements under the supervision of licensed staff.
• Process, label, package, and ship study specimens in accordance with protocol instructions and applicable shipping regulations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly disinfected clinical and laboratory work areas.

Study Operations & Patient Support

• Help coordinate study visits by preparing rooms, organizing supplies, and supporting patient flow.
• Participate in patient outreach efforts, including phone or in-person prescreening, to help identify individuals who may qualify for ongoing studies.
• Answer general questions about study participation while directing medical inquiries to the appropriate team member.
• Assist with obtaining required study documents from patients (e.g., HIPAA forms, medical release forms, questionnaires).

Data & Documentation Management

• Enter clinical data into sponsor or vendor data systems with accuracy and attention to timelines.
• Support query resolution and data clarification requests under the guidance of the Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Follow established documentation standards and maintain complete, legible, and audit-ready records.
• Help keep study logs, inventory lists, and other operational tracking tools updated throughout the trial.

Administrative & Team Support

• Maintain inventory of study, lab, and office supplies and assist in ordering replacements as needed.
• Assist with regulatory file organization and preparation of study documents.
• Provide front-desk support when needed, including scheduling, reminder calls, and updating patient tracking systems.
• Communicate effectively with the research team, study participants, and sponsor/CRO contacts as directed.
• Support general site operations and take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical program completion required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare, clinical research, laboratory work, or related life sciences field.

Must be one of the following:

• Certified Phlebotomist, or
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, and ideally
• Registered Medication Aide (preferred but not required).

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life Insurance Plan

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