Pediatric Phlebotomist/Clinical Research Assistant
Salma Mazhar MD PA•Mesquite, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
SMS Clinical Research is seeking an experienced Pediatric Phlebotomist who will also work as a Clinical Research Assistant to join our growing clinical research team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled phlebotomist who enjoys working with infants, children, and families and is interested in expanding their experience in clinical research.
Requirements
- Strong pediatric phlebotomy experience is required
- Demonstrated experience drawing blood from newborns, infants, and young children
- Excellent venipuncture and specimen-collection skills
- Comfortable working with children and communicating with parents/guardians
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols precisely
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a research team
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between sites
- Candidates must have significant hands-on experience drawing blood from pediatric patients, including newborns.
Nice To Haves
- Previous clinical research experience is preferred but not required
- Exceptionally skilled at pediatric phlebotomy, particularly with newborns and difficult pediatric draws
- Patient, compassionate, detail-oriented, dependable, and eager to learn clinical research.
Responsibilities
- Perform blood draws on pediatric patients, including newborns and infants
- Obtain high-quality blood specimens while ensuring patient comfort and safety
- Assist with pediatric clinical research visits and study procedures
- Support patient screening, enrollment, and study visits
- Perform vital signs, ECGs, specimen processing, and other research-related procedures as trained
- Maintain accurate and timely study documentation
- Follow study protocols, ICH/GCP guidelines, and site SOPs
- Communicate professionally with patients, parents/guardians, investigators, and research staff
- Assist with recruitment and other clinical research activities as needed
- Travel between SMS Clinical Research locations/sites as needed
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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