Research Assistant/Phlebotomist

Purpose of the job:

Are you a detail oriented, conscientious worker interested in both nutrition and pharmaceutical clinical research? We are looking for a research assistant / Phlebotomist to join our clinical research team. You will assist with the conduct of study trials by performing recruitment screening phone calls, preparing all necessary materials for day to day functions, performing vitals/ECGs/DEXA scans/heights/weights, entering subject data, and supporting our laboratory. We are a dynamic, busy, research team! We will consider an experienced Lab Technician that thrives in a team environment while being responsible for successful collection and processing of subject's samples during clinical projects.

Main activities:

Work with study coordinators and physicians to ensure participant safety and enrollment in clinical trials

Provide administrative and clinical support, including front desk check in and next day chart preparation

Perform vital signs, height and weight measurements, ECGs and assisting with participant visits, as needed

Perform recruitment calls and interact with interested participants to determine study eligibility

Attend and interact in study kickoff meetings

Maintain a high level of knowledge and understanding of assigned protocols

Provide necessary clinic and lab support for day to day functions

Complete study related documents including data entry

Contribute to our professional and company image

Adhere to Good Clinical Practices

Able to support the laboratory, specifically:

o Collect routine blood and urine specimens

o Collect and process stool, urine, saliva, skin swabs, and other samples as needed.

o Collect timed specimens, utilizing intravenous catheters at times

o Process and ship patient samples to various reference laboratories

o Order and process incoming supplies

o Adhere to CDC recommendations and OSHA requirements

Communication:

Internal: All Addison Clinic, Sensory, and Contract Research Organization staff.

External: Works directly with the public and stakeholders.