Clinical Research Assistant (Lab Technician)

This is an excellent opportunity for those with clinical experience who want to enter the clinical research industry!

Flourish Research is looking for motivated, talented, creative individuals who want to learn and grow in their careers while contributing to research that changes lives!  We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities.

We are actively hiring a Lab Technician at the Flourish Research site in Detroit! This is an excellent opportunity for a medical assistant or phlebotomist looking to break into clinical research!

The Lab Technician is critical in supporting the Clinical Research Coordinators and the research team in providing an impeccable patient experience in every interaction. Your role will primarily be focused on performing clinical work, more specifically, blood draws, which are a critical diagnostic component of the clinical research process. Other responsibilities may include a variety of tasks, from patient recruitment, source documentation, data entry, and direct patient interaction during site visits. 

Shift:  Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Location:  20755 Greenfield Road, Suite 107, Southfield, MI 48075
Compensation: $25-27/hr depending on experience
Benefits:  Health, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with a 100% employer match on the first 4% of employee contributions, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, referral program, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, and 15 days of PTO + 8 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform phlebotomy, handle and organize specimens, and assist with storage and shipment.
• Other clinical diagnostic work, such as vital signs, EKGs, etc.
• Assist in the recruitment, screening, and enrollment of study participants.
• Coordinate and manage the scheduling of trials and maintain communication with participants.
• Collect, organize, and process clinical data from trials.
• Maintain source documentation from patient visits and protocol activities
• Work alongside clinical research coordinators to conduct patient visits.
• Learn, understand, and comply with rules and regulations governing medical ethics, IRB, GCP, and ICH guidelines
• Provide administrative support to research staff by organizing meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining records.

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
• Must have 1+ years of Lab Tech experience required
• Experience as a Phlebotomist 
• Clinical research experience is a plus, but not required
• Impeccable organizational skills, attention to detail, and people skills, as you will be interacting directly with patients
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the Principal Investigator, CRCs, other members of the research team, Study Sponsor/CROs, potential subjects, and referral sources
• An ethical compass that compels the candidate to be honest, detail-oriented, and self-driven
• High-level critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and lab collection/processing/storage procedures
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite

Flourish Research offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities. Apply today to learn more about how you can join us in our mission to save and improve the lives of others!

Flourish Research is where clinical trials thrive.
Flourish Research is one of the industry’s most progressive and diversified clinical trial organizations, with strong capabilities across cardiology, metabolic disorders, renal, oncology, CNS, pulmonology, and vaccine research.

At Flourish Research, we strive toward excellence. In clinical trials and healthcare, excellence means everyone deserves the best care, regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We embrace employees, customers, and patients from these underrepresented groups