Part Time Medical Research Associate
ICON plc
Summary
As a Medical Research Associate (MRA) at ICON, you will serve as one of the first points of contact for participants enrolled in clinical research studies. Working closely with research volunteers throughout their clinic visits, you will play a key role in ensuring a positive participant experience while supporting the safe and efficient execution of clinical trials. These positions primarily support evening and overnight operations.
Job description
What You Will Do:
You will be responsible for supporting study participants throughout the clinical trial process while ensuring compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and participant safety standards.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for research participants during clinic visits.
- Review medical histories and collect participant information to support study screening and enrollment activities.
- Facilitate and witness the informed consent process, ensuring participants understand study requirements and procedures.
- Perform protocol-required clinical procedures, including vital signs collection, height, weight, BMI measurements, specimen collection, and phlebotomy.
- Accurately document participant data and maintain study records in accordance with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Explain study procedures and schedules to participants while addressing questions and supporting a positive research experience.
- Assist clinical teams during dosing days, including participant preparation, monitoring, and study-related procedures.
- Support participant safety through observation, communication, and escalation of concerns when appropriate.
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and study teams to ensure protocol compliance and efficient study execution.
- Participate in evening and overnight clinical operations as required.
Your Profile:
You will bring a passion for patient care and clinical research, along with the following qualifications and skills:
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with research participants and study staff.
- Ability to accurately collect, document, and review participant information and clinical data.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexibility to work evening and overnight shifts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a healthcare, biology, or science-related field.
- Previous experience in a clinical, healthcare, laboratory, or research environment.
- 1+ years of experience in a medical or clinical setting preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Phlebotomy Technician, or other relevant clinical certifications preferred.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with research participants and study staff.
- Ability to accurately collect, document, and review participant information and clinical data.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexibility to work evening and overnight shifts.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a healthcare, biology, or science-related field preferred.
- Previous experience in a clinical, healthcare, laboratory, or research environment preferred.
- 1+ years of experience in a medical or clinical setting preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Phlebotomy Technician, or other relevant clinical certifications preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Retirement Plans
- Pension Plans
- Life Assurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Wellbeing Resources
- Learning & Development
Company overview
ICON plc is a global leader in clinical research and healthcare intelligence, founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990. As one of the world's largest contract research organizations (CROs), ICON provides comprehensive outsourced development services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies worldwide. The company operates in 55 countries with approximately 41,900 employees, offering end-to-end solutions that span the entire product development lifecycle. ICON's service portfolio includes clinical research services, adaptive trials, biosimilars, commercialization and outcomes consulting, medical imaging, laboratory services, and strategic support for traditional and digital health technologies. The company specializes in therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiovascular diseases, central nervous system disorders, rare diseases, and women's health. With its 2021 acquisition of PRA Health Sciences, ICON significantly expanded its capabilities and market position, becoming a dominant force in the global CRO industry. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker ICLR and reported $8.28 billion in revenue for 2024.