Research Assistant/Phlebotomist

Mérieux NutriSciences • Addison, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 1-2 years phlebotomy experience
• Medical Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech
• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Excellent communicator and creative thinker
• High Energy
• Build and maintain productive collaborative relationships within the team and across the supported laboratories.
• Responsible for proper execution of the welcoming and on boarding process in a consistent, professional, and timely manner for select accounts.
• Responsible for setting up programs and testing information in the laboratory information management system (LIMS) / CRM / ECN /myMXNS and any other system set ups critical to customer management.
• Desire a highly creative, energetic, customer-service oriented individual to engage and attract study participants.

Nice To Haves

• previous experience in clinical research

Responsibilities

• 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
• Collect routine blood and urine specimens
• Collect and process stool, urine, saliva, skin swabs, and other samples as needed.
• Collect timed specimens, utilizing intravenous catheters at times
• Process and ship patient samples to various reference laboratories
• Order and process incoming supplies
• Adhere to CDC recommendations and OSHA requirements

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package to support work-life balance following state and local ordinances.
• Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level