Care Access · 2 months ago
Travel Clinical Research Assistant
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24/hr - $38/hr
1+ years expCare Access is working to make the future of health better for all. The Travel Clinical Research Assistant is an entry-level position designed to integrate individuals into the Care Access Research process while performing clinical and administrative tasks in support of clinical trials.
Clinical TrialsHealth Care
No H1B
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 Care 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. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Some Clinical Research experience preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match
Company
Care Access
Care Access helps people learn more about their health and participate in clinical research to help find new medicines and cures.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)
2024-08-26Grant
Leadership Team
Ahmad Namvargolian
CEO, Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-23
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