Come join our team and make a difference as we blaze the way into the future of liver medicine. Pinnacle Clinical Research is dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research with a special focus on fatty liver disease (non-alcoholic). We pride ourselves on conducting high quality research as a complement to the medical care that our volunteers receive from their routine care center.
Be a part of the discovery!
Summary: Aids in research related activities and clinical research which includes collecting blood, urine or tissue samples, and processing/shipping biological samples, as well as maintaining all laboratory documentation and supplies. Maintains subject and document confidentiality at all times, and also understands and complies with the appropriate sponsor requirements, regulations including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), good clinical practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Institutional Review Boards (IRB), and institutional policies and procedures by performing the following duties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Types memos and letters related to research laboratory activities.
- Responsible for daily phlebotomy and specimen processing, and biological sample shipping using universal precautions.
- Uses proper tools and judgment to obtain optimum specimens while minimizing discomfort and hazards for the patient.
- Obtains blood specimens using venipuncture and capillary collections from research patients.
- Exercises judgement within the allowable limits defined within clinical trials protocols, standard operating procedures under the direction from the study Investigator and supervisor.
- Interacts with internal and external personnel to include, but not limited to physicians, nurses, administration staff, industry sponsor representatives, central laboratory/imaging personnel and clinical trial patients.
- Coordinates multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines as needed based on Clinical Trial Protocol directives and study volume.
- Manage study documentation to include accurate and timely filing.
- Collection of data and date entry.
- Process and ship samples according to all regulations and protocol requirements.
- One year of clinical research or research laboratory preferred.
- Available to travel between San Antonio and Austin site, on an as needed basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Specialized Training:
- GCP training certification preferred
- IATA training certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:
- Demonstrates competence in oral and written communication
- Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor
- Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
- Requires good medical knowledge, including medical terminology
- Knowledge of CFR, GCP and ICH guidelines required
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and web-based enterprise solutions.
Work Environment and Physical demands:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is performed in an office/laboratory and/or a clinical environment.
- Exposure to biological fluids and/or bloodborne pathogens.
- Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.
- Occasional travel may be required domestic and/or international.
- Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-10 hours per day.
- Frequent mobility required.
- Occasional squatting, kneeling, or bending.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including medical equipment with a maximum lift of 20-50 lbs.
Perks of working at Pinnacle Clinical Research:
- 401k
- Medical, dental, vision, long term disability, short term disability, FSA, and life insurance
- 3 weeks of paid time off
- 12 paid company holidays
- Tranquility Room
- Pinnacle Gym(San Antonio office)
- Scrub voucher (specific positions apply)
- And more!
Pinnacle Clinical Research is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.