Apex Clinical Research Center, in partnership with Apex Skin, is a rapidly growing clinical research organization committed to advancing medical research while delivering exceptional patient experiences. We are seeking a Research Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist to support the coordination, implementation, and execution of clinical research projects.

This role assists the Research Department in maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting study participants, performing protocol-required clinical procedures, and ensuring accurate documentation in accordance with IRB-approved protocols, Sponsor requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.

Schedule:

• Full-time, Monday through Friday
• Hybrid schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (subject to change based on study and site needs)
• May require travel between Apex clinical research sites

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the coordination, implementation, and conduct of research projects while ensuring strict adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements
• Maintain regulatory documents and study binders, including support for IRB submissions and communication with the study team
• Communicate with sponsors, monitors, and research personnel to ensure compliance with all study requirements
• Collaborate with the study team to schedule site selection visits, site initiation visits, monitoring visits, webinars, and close-out visits
• Complete regulatory documentation, source documentation, and data entry accurately and in a timely manner
• Assist in the recruitment of potential study participants, including prescreening, chart review, patient intake interviews, and phone outreach as directed
• Perform and maintain clinical competencies including phlebotomy, vital signs, ECGs, point-of-care testing, photography, and other protocol-required procedures
• Support the informed consent process and ensure proper documentation under the direction of the study team
• Assist in preparation for audits, monitoring visits, and sponsor site evaluations
• Support the development and maintenance of research tracking tools such as spreadsheets, records, and CTMS systems
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, Associate degree, or Bachelor’s degree required
• One to two years of experience in a clinical or healthcare environment
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities

Career Growth Opportunities

Motivated Research Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist may pursue:

• Clinical Coordinator
• Laboratory Lead or Supervisor
• Apex Skin provides training, mentoring, and development opportunities for individuals who demonstrate skill, reliability, compassion, and clinical accuracy

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting with periodic standing and walking
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for documentation, computer entry, and clinical procedures
• Ability to lift and transport up to 30 pounds
• Visual acuity sufficient to review medical records, lab data, and electronic systems
• Work is performed in a clinical research environment with direct patient interaction
• Exposure to biological specimens, laboratory equipment, and clinical testing materials
• Requires strict adherence to IRB, GCP, HIPAA, OSHA, and Apex safety standards
• May require multitasking in a deadline-driven research setting