Research Associate - Entry Level (intermittent)

Jump start your clinical research career today and apply to join Parexel as a Research Associate at our Baltimore, MD Early Phase Clinical Unit! 

Available Shifts: we are looking for candidates with the following availability:  

• Overnight shifts: 6:50pm - 720am & Evening shifts: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• Flex availability: ability to work a variety of shifts (AM & PM)

Key Accountabilities: 

• Recruits study participants by calling the database, attending company sponsored community events and involvement in community recruitment including but not limited to posting flyers in schools, senior centers, supermarkets, and other establishments.

• Manages patient experience through enrollment process, screening visits and lab testing.

• Perform simple diagnostic laboratory tests (for example pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and drugs of abuse tests) according to current CLIA registration.

• Work bedside with patients

• Identify and problem solve study-related issues as they arise, bringing it to the attention of the correct supervisor.

• Ensure sample processing is completed correctly

• Monitor the laboratory and supplies needed as well as drive efficiency and accountability within the EP Unit.

• Maintain a positive, results orientated work environment, building relationships with management, colleagues, and other departments, communicating in an open, balanced and objective manner.

Your Skills:

• Previous experience working in a clinical, medical, or hospital setting is required

• Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time (this is not a desk job)

• Comfortable working with biological samples (blood, urine, etc.)

• Demonstrated leadership ability and critical thinking

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Have the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail

• Comfortable collecting biological samples from patients (urine, blood, etc.)

• Customer Service experience

• Local to the Baltimore, MD area

• B.S/B.A. in related life science field (OR experience with high school diploma/GED)

• LVN/Phlebotomy, preferred not required 

Please note:this position is intermittent not full time, so you are not eligible for full time benefits Scheduling:first 4-6 weeks is training, and you will work 30-40 hours per week during that time. After training is completed theminimumhours required is 30 hours per month and two weekend shifts per month. This role may be subject to government and/or customer requirements regarding vaccination against COVID-19 that are more stringent than Parexel policy.  Accordingly, successful applicants may need to be either vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved religious or medical exemption. Employment is contingent on disclosure of your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if relevant, proof of vaccination.#EPCUBaltimore