Medical Research Associate
ICON plc
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Lenexa • Kansas • United States
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About the role
- You will be responsible for meeting/greeting clinical research volunteers as they come into the clinic, checking their vitals (height, weight, blood pressure, BMI), and essentially making sure the study participants are healthy enough to participate in the clinical trial according to the protocol of a study.
- Your compassion and dedication will be at the forefront as you take vital signs and perform phlebotomy on study subjects, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout the research process.
- You will be entrusted with following our clients' protocols when conducting vital sign assessments and phlebotomy procedures.
- Joining us means being part of a collaborative environment where your active participation in meetings and other assignments will be valued and recognized.
- Your role will extend beyond the clinical aspects as you chaperone study subjects during their breaks outside, offering personalized care and ensuring their comfort.
Requirements
- A strong command of both English and the host country's language is essential, enabling effective communication and collaboration.
- A High School Diploma or G.E.D. qualification
- If you possess an undergraduate degree in a clinical or health-related area, or have equivalent work experience in a similar role, we want to hear from you.
- 1+ years of work experience in a medical or clinical field is preferred
- If you hold certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) or Phlebotomist Certification, it will be a great advantage
- Preferred Background: Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medication Aide, Telemetry Technician, or Laboratory Technician backgrounds are highly desired
Benefits
- Various annual leave entitlements
- A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
- Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
- Life assurance
- Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
phlebotomyvital sign assessmentheight measurementweight measurementblood pressure measurementBMI calculation
Soft skills
compassiondedicationeffective communicationcollaborationpersonalized care
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)Phlebotomist Certification