Clinical Research Technician

Advocate Aurora Health

Clinical Research Technician engaged in conducting clinical research procedures and managing data collection in partnership with clinical staff. Responsible for ensuring the safety of research participants and accuracy in data.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeWinston Salem • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $21 - $31 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Demonstrates understanding of the research and organizes work assignment to maintain the scheduled study times for appropriate research events
Carries out major experimental protocol events including EKGs, phlebotomy, urine collection, standard measurements, vital signs, and blood pressures
Demonstrates knowledge and skills interacting with human participants, investigators, and other research support personnel
Sets up and monitors data collection equipment
According to protocol, collects and processes biologic specimens, including blood, urine, and saliva
Conducts standardized chemical and physical tests on experimental or clinical materials/specimens
Administers written and computerized tests and completes study forms as necessary
Assists in preparation and distribution of meals as scheduled in protocols and completes documentation as necessary
Travels to other hospital departments as required conducting clinical research procedures
Follows universal/standard precautions and maintains clean and safe work and subject areas, reports unsafe work areas to appropriate leadership
Maintains the safety and wellbeing of participants at all times
Demonstrates professionalism and respect for subject rights and individual needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED equivalent with two years' experience in a clinical research environment
Bachelor's degree preferred
Phlebotomy certification preferred
Good organizational and interpersonal skills necessary
Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently
Ability to follow directions carefully, and once trained, to work with a minimum of direct supervision
Possesses the ability to continually learn new computer skills and update existing skills
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and to work cooperatively with peers
Ability to perform role in a team environment
Initiative and sound judgment are displayed in crisis or unexpected situations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

phlebotomyEKGsurine collectionstandard measurementsvital signsblood pressuresbiologic specimen processingchemical testsphysical testsdata collection

Soft Skills

organizational skillsinterpersonal skillstime managementability to follow directionsindependent workteamworkinitiativesound judgmentprofessionalismrespect for subject rights

Certifications

phlebotomy certification