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Research Assistant (Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, EMT/Paramedic, LVN)

  1. San Antonio
JR125674
  1. ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
  2. Early Phase Services
  3. Office Based

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Research Assistant (PRN)- Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist/EMT/Paramedic-ICON- San Antonio TX

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

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We are currently seeking a Research Assistant (PRN) to join our diverse and dynamic team. The Research Assistant is integral in the execution of all aspects of the clinical trial, will have direct patient contact and is responsible for ensuring that all clinical trial activities are performed as outlined by the clinical trial protocol. As a Research Assistant, you will also be responsible for performing the task(s) as per clinical trial protocol, ICON Early Phase Services SOPs, FDA, ICH GCP, and utilizing proper source documentation techniques; and participate in clinical trial meetings and training as warranted by the study protocols.

What you will be doing :

  • Responsible for clarifying any clinical trial related issues to ensure proper execution of clinical trial.

  • Collection of Pharmacokinetic specimens.

  • Apply all IEP CRU Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) applicable to job duties.

  • Familiarize and understand protocol requirements.

  • Participate in all internal and external clinical trial meetings, as appropriate.

  • Quality checks all completed source documents to ensure accuracy, legibility and completion of all data points.

  • Ensure the collection of data and dataflow through the QC process (e.g. completion of internal queries).

  • Participate in the QC execution and review of study documents (e.g. source documents, informed consents).

  • Collection and transport of laboratory specimens (e.g. blood and urine).

  • Ensure proper use of all medical equipment and supplies.

  • Proper disposal of bio-hazardous waste.

  • Participate in all clinical trial meetings and trainings as warranted.

  • Give report to incoming research assistants.

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (e.g. OSHA, FDA, etc.).

  • Follow any reasonable directive.

  • To undertake other reasonably related duties as may be assigned from time to time

Your profile:

  • Minimum of one-year experience in clinical research or related fields.

  • High School Diploma or equivalency with medical assistant training/certification or other allied health certification

  • Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Paramedic, EMT, LVN, or RN preferably with two years of experience;

  • Maintains current job-related competencies, certifications, and/or licensure.

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

  • Various annual leave entitlements
  • A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
  • Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
  • Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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