Research Phlebotomist

Cortica•San Rafael, CA

9h•$24 - $30

About The Position

Cortica is looking for a Research Coordinator – Phlebotomist to join our growing team! In this role, you will be instrumental in the execution of clinical trials through handling all phlebotomy-related tasks and participating as an active member of the Research Coordinator team. Beyond lab responsibilities, this role is responsible for administrative duties such as data management, participant recruitment, and scheduling, ensuring each research visit is conducted efficiently and accurately. Your role also involves extensive community engagement, raising awareness and facilitating participation in trials, especially among neurodiverse children and adolescents. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills in clinical research within a supportive environment, contributing significantly to the community and advancing medical research initiatives at Cortica. Your efforts will directly impact both the growth of the research network and the advancement of healthcare options for local families. Cortica is a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission! Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team. We safeguard equal rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status or other applicable, legally protected characteristics. All Cortica employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications and ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities.

Requirements

You hold an active phlebotomy certificate in the state of California.
You bring 2+ years of professional experience, highlighting skills of organization, reliability, and collaboration and 1+ years of experience in pediatric phlebotomy and laboratory procedures.
You have 1+ years of clinical research experience.
You have experience working with neurodiverse children and/or adolescents.

Responsibilities

Serve as an in-house phlebotomist for all active clinical trials. Responsibilities include drawing blood, processing blood and urine samples, packaging, and shipping out all samples in adherence to applicable protocols.
Independently perform tasks for on-site clinical trials.
Operate in a self-directed manner, with support from the research coordinator team, global research coordinator, and principal investigator as needed.
Serve as a research coordinator for investigational clinical trials, with opportunities for close exposure to the variety of trials currently underway at Cortica.
Communicate with families and organizations throughout the community to spread awareness of research opportunities for local children and adolescents.
Recruit, screen, schedule, enroll, and run participants both in-clinic and in-home.
Coordinate with study sponsors to ensure regulatory documents and processes are properly completed and acted upon.
Organize participant scheduling, internal calendars, participant data, and visit coordination.
Provide on-site support for part-time research assistants.
Perform various research assessments, which may include ECGs and taking vitals or engaging with eye-tracking software.
Work closely with the primary research coordinator and the study principal Investigator to ensure all visit tasks are performed to protocol.
Maintain secure and accurate data collection, entry, and record-keeping.
Maintain organization of all study materials, including lab or assessment kits and investigational product.
Frequently travel around the community to provide accessibility to research for local families.

Benefits

Cortica cares deeply about the well-being of each member of our team, and we have created a passionate, caring, and growth-minded culture that helps teammates thrive!
As a Cortica teammate, we’ll support your well-being through medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting, paid holidays and wellness days, life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education, and referral bonuses.
We value you and the experience you bring to your role, and are proud to provide you with a compensation and benefits package designed to enhance all aspects of your life.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume