Intern

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organization: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organization that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

Position: Intern

Location: Cary NC

What you will be doing: This position is accountable for supporting Clinical Research Coordinators for both clinical and clerical assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner.

Major Functions:

• Promoting the mission of Accellacare to function as an Integrated Site Network providing unparalleled service to our clinical trial partners
• Actively striving to meet and exceed action items as discussed quarterly with direct supervisor
• Actively recruiting and selling our service to suitable patient participants and sponsor representatives
• Assisting Clinical Research Coordinators as they perform tasks required to coordinate and complete a study according to the protocol

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assisting Clinical Research Coordinators with patient visits, documentation, CRF completion, data queries and monitor visits.
• Performing clinical requirements of study protocols, i.e., lab work (phlebotomy and processing), blood pressure, electrocardiograms, pulmonary function testing, urine/serum pregnancy testing, strep throat screening, or any procedure necessary for the protocol as ordered by the investigator or coordinator.
• Assisting in the laboratory or with other laboratory duties such as performing quality assurance review, restocking of supplies and processing of specimens.
• Performing consult visits as needed.
• Helping maintain accuracy with the patient database, including data entry and updating existing patient files.
• Assisting the Clinical Research Coordinator or other staff members with creating and copying patient files for study closeout procedures.
• Typing memos, letters, phone screeners, progress notes and various documents.
• Filing labs and correspondence.
• Performing various errands to pick up dry ice, supplies, samples, physician signatures and storage boxes, etc.
• Assisting Clinical Research Coordinators or other staff members as determined by the needs and priorities of the research organization, and as time and abilities permit.
• Assisting with answering the telephones, making appointment reminder calls and initial phone screening. 

Benefits of Working in ICON:Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.