Clinical Research Assistant (Lab Technician)

Flourish Research•Southfield, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for those with clinical experience who want to enter the clinical research industry! Flourish Research is looking for motivated, talented, creative individuals who want to learn and grow in their careers while contributing to research that changes lives! We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities. We are actively hiring a Lab Technician at the Flourish Research site in Detroit! This is an excellent opportunity for a medical assistant or phlebotomist looking to break into clinical research! The Lab Technician is critical in supporting the Clinical Research Coordinators and the research team in providing an impeccable patient experience in every interaction. Your role will primarily be focused on performing clinical work, more specifically, blood draws, which are a critical diagnostic component of the clinical research process. Other responsibilities may include a variety of tasks, from patient recruitment, source documentation, data entry, and direct patient interaction during site visits.

Requirements

Must have 1+ years of Lab Tech experience required
Experience as a Phlebotomist
Impeccable organizational skills, attention to detail, and people skills, as you will be interacting directly with patients
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the Principal Investigator, CRCs, other members of the research team, Study Sponsor/CROs, potential subjects, and referral sources
An ethical compass that compels the candidate to be honest, detail-oriented, and self-driven
High-level critical thinking skills
Working knowledge of medical terminology and lab collection/processing/storage procedures
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
Clinical research experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy, handle and organize specimens, and assist with storage and shipment.
Other clinical diagnostic work, such as vital signs, EKGs, etc.
Assist in the recruitment, screening, and enrollment of study participants.
Coordinate and manage the scheduling of trials and maintain communication with participants.
Collect, organize, and process clinical data from trials.
Maintain source documentation from patient visits and protocol activities
Work alongside clinical research coordinators to conduct patient visits.
Learn, understand, and comply with rules and regulations governing medical ethics, IRB, GCP, and ICH guidelines
Provide administrative support to research staff by organizing meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining records.