Travel Clinical Research Assistant Job at Care Access in San Antonio

Care Access

San Antonio, TXFull-timePosted May 6, 2026

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Benefits

Tuesday through Saturday Work WeeksThe expected salary range for this role is $24.00 - $38.00 USD per hour for full time team membersBenefits & Perks (US Full Time Employees)Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan optionsHealth Savings Account and Flexible Spending AccountsBi-weekly HSA employer contributionCompany paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match6 more items(s)

Qualifications

  • •Bilingual proficiency required: Must be fluent in both English and Spanish, with the ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in both languages
  • •Ability and willingness to work independently with minimal supervision
  • •Ability to learn to work in a fast-paced environment
  • •Excellent communication skills and a high degree of professionalism with all types of people
  • •Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
  • •A working knowledge of medical and research terminology
  • •A working knowledge of federal regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
  • •Critical thinker and problem solver
  • •Friendly, outgoing personality with the ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure
  • •Contribute to team and site goals
  • •Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • •High level of self-motivation and energy
  • •An optimistic, "can do" attitude
  • •1+ year recent hands-on phlebotomy experience in a clinical setting
  • •≥200 total venipunctures; ≥25–50 capillary sticks; ≥30–50 sticks in the last 2–3 months
  • •Demonstrated competency in specimen processing
  • •Working knowledge of ICH-GCP, basic research terminology, and HIPAA/PHI handling
  • •Comfortable using mobile apps/eSource and standard office tools
  • •Current national phlebotomy certification (one of):
  • •ASCP Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)
  • •AMT Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
  • •NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
  • •NCCT National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
  • •CA/WA/LA/NV specific licensure/certification if role is based there
  • •Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate rental vehicles provided for work-related travel
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Responsibilities

  • •The Travel Clinical Research Assistant is an entry level clinical position and is designed to fully integrate the individual in the Care Access Research process while learning the skills necessary to be a Clinical Research Coordinator
  • •This position has potential growth and advancement within the Care Access Research organization
  • •This role will perform a variety of clinical and administrative tasks in support of clinical trials and assist in the performance of clinical procedures to collect data on patients enrolled and/or seeking enrollment in clinical studies. Much of the work for this role will be done onsite at a clinical event or site location
  • •Perform independent venipuncture; manage difficult draws and re-attempts per protocol
  • •Collect, label, process, package, and ship biospecimens; maintain chain of custody and temperature controls
  • •Set up/tear down event sites; prepare kits/supplies; uphold aseptic technique and biohazard safety
  • •Communicate clearly with participants and on-site teams; escalate issues promptly
  • •Ability to understand and follow institutional SOPs
  • •Participate in recruitment and pre-screening events (may be multiple locations)
  • •Assist with preparation of outreach materials
  • •Request medical records of potential and current research participants
  • •Schedule visits with participants, contact with reminders
  • •Obtain informed consent per Care Access Research SOP, under the direction of the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
  • •Complete visit procedures as required by protocol, under the direction of the CRC
  • •Record data legibly and enter in real time on paper or e-source documents
  • •Request and issue study participant payments
  • •Update all applicable internal trackers and online recruitment systems
  • •Assist with administrative tasks such as copying, scanning, filing, mailing, emailing, etc
  • •Assist with maintaining all site logs
  • •Assist with inventory and ordering equipment and supplies
  • •Maintain adherence to FDA regulations and ICH guidelines in all aspects of conducting clinical trials
  • •Maintain effective relationships with study participants and other Ccare Access Research personnel
  • •Interact in a positive, professional manner with patients/participants, sponsor representatives, Investigators and Care Access Research personnel and management
  • •Communicate clearly verbally and in writing
  • •Perform other duties as assigned
  • •Location: Candidates must be willing to travel in support of community events within your metropolitan area and occasional national travel
  • •Temporary Event Support (3–7-day deployment durations)
  • •Frequency and length of travel may depend on the length and location of study, site, and event
  • •Deployments normalize to a 32 to 42-hour work week on average
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