Travel Clinical Research Assistant

Care Access•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$24 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Travel Clinical Research Assistant is an entry level clinical position and is designed to fully integrate the individual in the Care Access Research process while learning the skills necessary to be a Clinical Research Coordinator. This position has potential growth and advancement within the Care Access Research organization. This position is for a full-time temporary, hourly role. The duration is 12-months from the decision to hire. This role will perform a variety of clinical and administrative tasks in support of clinical trials and assist in the performance of clinical procedures to collect data on patients enrolled and/or seeking enrollment in clinical studies. Much of the work for this role will be done onsite at a clinical event or site location .

Requirements

Ability and willingness to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to learn to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills and a high degree of professionalism with all types of people
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
A working knowledge of medical and research terminology
A working knowledge of federal regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
Critical thinker and problem solver
Friendly, outgoing personality with the ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
Contribute to team and site goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
High level of self-motivation and energy
An optimistic, “can do” attitude.
1+ year recent hands-on phlebotomy experience in a clinical setting.
≥200 total venipunctures; ≥25–50 capillary sticks; ≥30–50 sticks in the last 2–3 months.
Demonstrated competency in specimen processing.
Working knowledge of ICH-GCP, basic research terminology, and HIPAA/PHI handling.
Comfortable using mobile apps/eSource and standard office tools.
Current national phlebotomy certification (one of): ASCP Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) AMT Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) NCCT National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) CA/WA/LA/NV specific licensure/certification if role is based there
Candidates must be willing to travel in support of community events within your metropolitan area and occasional national travel.
Duties may require travel in the following models: Tuesday through Saturday Work Weeks Temporary Event Support (3–7-day deployment durations)
Frequency and length of travel may depend on the length and location of study, site, and event.
Deployments normalize to a 32 to 42-hour work week on average.

Nice To Haves

Some Clinical Research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform independent venipuncture; manage difficult draws and re-attempts per protocol.
Collect, label, process, package, and ship biospecimens; maintain chain of custody and temperature controls.
Set up/tear down event sites; prepare kits/supplies; uphold aseptic technique and biohazard safety.
Communicate clearly with participants and on-site teams; escalate issues promptly.
Ability to understand and follow institutional SOPs.
Participate in recruitment and pre-screening events (may be multiple locations).
Assist with preparation of outreach materials.
Request medical records of potential and current research participants.
Schedule visits with participants, contact with reminders.
Obtain informed consent per Care Access Research SOP, under the direction of the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC).
Complete visit procedures as required by protocol, under the direction of the CRC.
Record data legibly and enter in real time on paper or e-source documents.
Request and issue study participant payments.
Update all applicable internal trackers and online recruitment systems.
Assist with administrative tasks such as copying, scanning, filing, mailing, emailing, etc.
Assist with maintaining all site logs.
Assist with inventory and ordering equipment and supplies.
Maintain adherence to FDA regulations and ICH guidelines in all aspects of conducting clinical trials.
Maintain effective relationships with study participants and other C c are Access Research personnel.
Interact in a positive, professional manner with patients/participants, sponsor representatives, Investigators and Care Access Research personnel and management.
Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Perform other duties as assigned.