Research Nurse (Fixed Term Contract)

Puerto Rico Science Technology & Research Trust•San Juan, PR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Nurse supports clinical studies by coordinating participant care, collecting high quality data, and ensuring all research activities follow ethical, regulatory, and scientific standards. This role bridges clinical expertise with research operations, helping investigators conduct studies safely, efficiently, and accurately.

Requirements

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, and ability to follow detailed protocols.
Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to reliably work independently as well as part of a team.
Strong communication skills.
Proficient with computer systems and software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with electronic data capturing system and/or databases is desired.
Ability to travel within the island regularly as needed (i.e. car needed, transportation costs covered).
Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish.
RN or LPN with two or more years of related work experience in clinical research or healthcare related field; a combination of experience and education will be considered. Professional Registration and License in good standing.
Must have a phlebotomy diploma and knowledge of puncture techniques.
Must pass Human Subjects Research certifications.
Broad knowledge of phlebotomy procedures for patients of various ages.
Experience performing phlebotomy work, including the use of various techniques and equipment such as centrifuges and other relevant equipment.
Attention to detail and patient safety.
Previous experience and basic skills handling blood samples, saliva and others.
Strong critical and analytical thinking skills.
Basic knowledge and skills in infection control and biosafety standards.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), desirable.
Prior work in academic medical centers, or clinical trial sites, desirable.

Responsibilities

Clinical Research Activities:
Contact potential study participants for screening and recruitment, following protocol.
Collect information from participants through observation, structured interviews, clinical measurements, biospecimen sampling, or other research methods, following strict protocols, at clinical sites throughout regions of the island (car needed, transportation costs covered).
Record and/or code data according to established protocols (both in electronic database and on paper).
Ensure collected biospecimens are properly handled and delivered according to protocol.
Performs quality control checks on data, and study materials.
Make periodic reports of project status to supervisors or other research team personnel.
Inform supervisors or other research team personnel of key project matters, including adverse events.
Assist with preparation and dissemination of regular program communications, including progress reports, documents for publication and/or presentation, website content, newsletters for participants, community partners reports, etc.
Attend regular staff meetings and trainings onsite, offsite, and online.
Other study-related tasks as necessary.
Phlebotomy Activities:
Collect and process blood samples and other specimens safely, demonstrating exceptional patient care.
Properly identify the individual and use phlebotomy methods correctly.
Prepare samples for storage or for shipping using correct procedures as described in the study protocol.
Organize activities for blood sample collection.
Identify patients and their personal information using their ID, documents, or other means.
Determine the appropriate venipuncture method according to the patient’s age and health condition.
Draw blood using needles, vials, and other sterilized equipment.
Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples.
Label samples correctly and send or deliver them for analysis.
Answer patient questions and provide helpful information.
Maintain accurate records of blood samples.
Comply with all relevant health and safety standards while working.
Dispose of biological materials appropriately.
Comply with all relevant occupational health and safety standards and regulations.
Other tasks assigned by supervisor.