Clinical Research Assistant, PRN

Care Access

Schenectady, NYPart-timePosted Jun 8, 2026

60K–80K a year

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Benefits

Bring clinical research to your community on your scheduleIt is flexible, purpose-driven work that fits your scheduleWhether you want to pick up one event a month or several a week, you’ll be helping make clinical research more accessible for everyone

Job Description

Care Access is working to make the future of health better for all. With hundreds of research locations, mobile clinics, and clinicians across the globe, we bring world-class research and health services directly to communities that often face barriers to care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every person has the opportunity to understand their health, access the care they need, and contribute to the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow.

With programs like Future of Medicine, which makes advanced health screenings and research opportunities accessible to communities worldwide, and Difference Makers, which supports local leaders to expand their community health and wellbeing efforts, we put people at the heart of medical progress. Through partnerships, technology, and perseverance, we are reimagining how clinical research and health services reach the world. Together, we are building a future of health that is better and more accessible for all.

Bring clinical research to your community on your schedule.

Join the Future of Medicine program at Care Access, where we’re bringing clinical research directly into local communities. As a Clinical Research Assistant, PRN
, you’ll play a key role in delivering life-changing research opportunities to participants but with the flexibility to work when and where it fits your life.
How You'll Make An Impact

In this event-based role, you’ll:
• Support participant care and event operations, including phlebotomy, specimen handling, and documentation (paper or electronic).
• Help set up and manage clinical research events to ensure they run smoothly, safely, and compliantly.
• Be part of a mobile, mission-driven team advancing the future of healthcare access.

This is not your traditional part-time job. It is flexible, purpose-driven work that fits your schedule. You’ll opt into local events through our scheduling system and log actual hours worked after each one. Whether you want to pick up one event a month or several a week, you’ll be helping make clinical research more accessible for everyone.
• Clinical & Participant Care
:
Perform venipuncture and capillary collections (as applicable) while maintaining aseptic technique and participant comfort. Handle and prepare biospecimens with care — labeling, processing, packaging, and transferring or shipping under proper chain-of-custody and temperature controls. Communicate clearly and promptly escalate any safety or quality concerns to onsite leadership.
• Study Operations & Data Management
:
Accurately document all procedures and results in approved systems (e-source, logs, etc.) according to ALCOA-C++ and ensure regulatory compliance (GxP, HIPAA). Follow established SOPs to help keep each event audit-ready and compliant.
• Participant Experience & Event Operations
:
Welcome participants and help guide them through event flow. Set up and break down event stations, prepare kits and supplies, and maintain a safe, organized, and professional workspace that reflects Care Access’ high standards.
• Site & Administrative Support
:
Assist with light administrative and inventory tasks that keep the event running smoothly, from restocking supplies to supporting team coordination.
The Expertise Required
• Clinical Expertise:
Proficiency in venipuncture and specimen handling best practices, with strong attention to labeling, documentation, and chain-of-custody integrity.
• Participant Care:
Clear, compassionate communication skills and professionalism when engaging with participants and community partners.
• Tech Readiness:
Comfort using mobile apps and e-source tools for real-time logging and documentation.
• Dependability & Adaptability:
Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented — able to thrive in dynamic event environments and work independently under event-day guidance.
• Mission Mindset (optional):
Motivated by bringing clinical research to local communities and expanding access to the future of medicine.
Certifications/Licenses, Education, and Experience
• Experience:

Minimum of 1 year performing phlebotomy and specimen handling activities.
• Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
• Active and unrestricted State Board of Nursing license in good standing.
How We Work Together
• Location
:
This is a non-site position with less than 10% travel requirements. Occasional planned travel may be required as part of the role.
• Physical demands associated with this position include:
The ability to use keyboards and other computer equipment.
• Walking 20%;
Standing 40%;
Sitting 30%;
Lifting up to 25 lbs. (over 25 lbs. and overhead) 10%;
Driving

Qualifications

  • Clear, compassionate communication skills and professionalism when engaging with participants and community partners
  • Comfort using mobile apps and e-source tools for real-time logging and documentation
  • Dependability & Adaptability:
  • Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented — able to thrive in dynamic event environments and work independently under event-day guidance
  • Certifications/Licenses, Education, and Experience
  • Minimum of 1 year performing phlebotomy and specimen handling activities
  • Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice
  • Active and unrestricted State Board of Nursing license in good standing
  • Occasional planned travel may be required as part of the role
  • The ability to use keyboards and other computer equipment
  • Walking 20%;
  • Standing 40%;
  • Sitting 30%;
  • Lifting up to 25 lbs
  • (over 25 lbs
  • and overhead) 10%;

Responsibilities

  • Join the Future of Medicine program at Care Access, where we’re bringing clinical research directly into local communities
  • As a Clinical Research Assistant, PRN
  • Support participant care and event operations, including phlebotomy, specimen handling, and documentation (paper or electronic)
  • Help set up and manage clinical research events to ensure they run smoothly, safely, and compliantly
  • Be part of a mobile, mission-driven team advancing the future of healthcare access
  • You’ll opt into local events through our scheduling system and log actual hours worked after each one
  • Clinical & Participant Care
  • Perform venipuncture and capillary collections (as applicable) while maintaining aseptic technique and participant comfort
  • Handle and prepare biospecimens with care — labeling, processing, packaging, and transferring or shipping under proper chain-of-custody and temperature controls
  • Communicate clearly and promptly escalate any safety or quality concerns to onsite leadership
  • Study Operations & Data Management
  • Accurately document all procedures and results in approved systems (e-source, logs, etc.) according to ALCOA-C++ and ensure regulatory compliance (GxP, HIPAA)
  • Follow established SOPs to help keep each event audit-ready and compliant
  • Participant Experience & Event Operations
  • Welcome participants and help guide them through event flow
  • Set up and break down event stations, prepare kits and supplies, and maintain a safe, organized, and professional workspace that reflects Care Access’ high standards
  • Site & Administrative Support
  • Assist with light administrative and inventory tasks that keep the event running smoothly, from restocking supplies to supporting team coordination
  • Proficiency in venipuncture and specimen handling best practices, with strong attention to labeling, documentation, and chain-of-custody integrity
  • Motivated by bringing clinical research to local communities and expanding access to the future of medicine


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