Travel Clinical Research Assistant
$24–$38/hr
About Care Access
Care Access is working to make the future of health better for all. With hundreds of research locations, mobile clinics, and clinicians across the globe, we bring world-class research and health services directly to communities that often face barriers to care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every person has the opportunity to understand their health, access the care they need, and contribute to the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow.
With programs like Future of Medicine, which makes advanced health screenings and research opportunities accessible to communities worldwide, and Difference Makers, which supports local leaders to expand their community health and wellbeing efforts, we put people at the heart of medical progress. Through partnerships, technology, and perseverance, we are reimagining how clinical research and health services reach the world. Together, we are building a future of health that is better and more accessible for all.
To learn more about Care Access, visit www.CareAccess.com.
How This Role Makes a Difference
The Travel Clinical Research Assistant is an entry-level role that provides clinical and administrative support for research studies while offering hands-on training and professional development within clinical research. Working primarily at clinical sites and community events, this position assists with study operations, participant interactions, and data collection, contributing to the successful execution of clinical trials. The role offers opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.
How You'll Make An Impact
- Clinical Research & Participant Support: Assist with participant recruitment, pre-screening, scheduling, informed consent (under CRC direction), study visits, and maintain positive participant relationships throughout the research process.
- Specimen Collection & Clinical Procedures: Perform venipuncture, collect, process, package, and ship biospecimens, maintain specimen integrity and chain of custody, and adhere to infection control, safety, and protocol requirements.
- Documentation & Regulatory Compliance: Accurately document study activities in real time, maintain study logs and trackers, request medical records and participant payments, and ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ICH-GCP, study protocols, and Care Access SOPs.
- Site Operations & Administrative Support: Prepare clinical event sites and supplies, manage inventory, support outreach activities, perform administrative tasks, and collaborate effectively with research staff and external stakeholders.
The Expertise 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
Certifications/Licenses, Education, and Experience
- Minimum Education:
- 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)
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (Valid / Authorized to Drive in Canada and the US)
- Must have and maintain safe driving record and submit to Motor Vehicle Record Check
- Current national phlebotomy certification (one of):
- Minimum Experience:
- A minimum of 1-year recent phlebotomy experience as a Medical Assistant, EMT, LPN, Clinical Research Assistant or Phlebotomist.
- Phlebotomy experience and proficiency required.
- Some Clinical Research experience preferred.
- ~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.
How We Work Together
- Location: This is an on-site position with regional commute requirements
- Travel: This role requires up to 100% travel requirements further. Length of travel will depend upon study requirements, staff needs, and company initiatives. During onboarding and training, additional travel may be required.
- Most travel is Tuesday – Saturday.
- Type of travel required: National
- Most travel is Tuesday – Saturday.
- Physical demands associated with this position Inc
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