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Care Access · 3 days ago

Clinical Research Assistant

Miami, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$19/hr - $33/hr

1+ years exp

Care Access is working to make the future of health better for all. The Clinical Research Assistant for the Future of Medicine program is designed to integrate individuals into the research process, supporting recruitment, outreach, and event operations while gaining hands-on experience in clinical research.

Clinical TrialsHealth Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

As a Clinical Research Assistant, you’ll support every stage of the research process: engaging with participants and collecting biospecimens, to managing data and maintaining regulatory compliance

Perform independent venipuncture, including managing difficult draws and re-attempts per protocol

Collect, label, process, package, and ship biospecimens while maintaining chain of custody and temperature controls

Obtain informed consent under the direction of the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)

Complete protocol-required visit procedures under CRC direction

Communicate clearly with participants and on-site teams; escalate issues promptly

Maintain effective, professional relationships with participants, investigators, and sponsor representatives

Record and enter data in real time on paper or e-source documents, ensuring accuracy and legibility

Request and manage medical records for potential and current participants

Update study trackers, online recruitment systems, and site logs

Request and issue study participant payments

Maintain adherence to FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and institutional SOPs

Participate in member education and pre-screening events, which may occur at multiple locations

Set up and tear down event sites; prepare kits and supplies, ensuring aseptic technique and biohazard safety

Assist with distribution of outreach and education materials

Schedule participant visits and provide reminders

Assist with administrative tasks such as copying, scanning, filing, mailing, and emailing

Support inventory management and ordering of equipment and supplies

Contribute to maintaining an organized, compliant site environment

Communicate clearly in both verbal and written form

Perform other duties as assigned in support of study success

Qualification

PhlebotomySpecimen processingClinical research experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteData managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem solvingTeam collaboration

Required

1+ year of recent, hands-on phlebotomy experience in a clinical setting (≥200 venipunctures; ≥25–50 capillary sticks; ≥30–50 in the last 2–3 months)

Demonstrated competency in specimen processing

Working knowledge of medical and research terminology, ICH-GCP, HIPAA/PHI handling, and related federal regulations

Current national phlebotomy certification, such as: ASCP Phlebotomy Technician (PBT), AMT Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT), NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), NCCT National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)

State-specific licensure/certification if required (CA, WA, LA, NV)

Comfortable using eSource/mobile apps and standard office tools

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high degree of professionalism across diverse groups

Friendly, outgoing personality with the ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure

Critical thinker and problem solver with strong initiative

Ability and willingness to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to team and site goals

High level of self-motivation, energy, and an optimistic 'can do' attitude