ICON plc

Part Time Medical Research Associate

ICON plc
Posted 10/21/2026part-timeLenexa • Kansas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in participant interaction, clinical data collection, and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Capable of supporting clinical operations and ensuring participant safety through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

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Clinical ProceduresGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Participant Data DocumentationInterpersonal Communication SkillsAttention to Detail

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for research participants during clinic visits
  • Review medical histories and collect participant information to support study screening and enrollment activities
  • Facilitate and witness the informed consent process
  • Perform protocol-required clinical procedures, including vital signs collection, height, weight, BMI measurements, specimen collection, and phlebotomy
  • Accurately document participant data and maintain study records in accordance with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
  • Explain study procedures and schedules to participants while addressing questions
  • Assist clinical teams during dosing days, including participant preparation, monitoring, and study-related procedures
  • Support participant safety through observation, communication, and escalation of concerns
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and study teams to ensure protocol compliance and efficient study execution
  • Participate in evening and overnight clinical operations as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with research participants and study staff
  • Ability to accurately collect, document, and review participant information and clinical data
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Flexibility to work evening and overnight shifts
  • Employment contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

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Hard Skills
Vital Signs CollectionSpecimen CollectionPhlebotomyClinical Data ReviewBMI Measurements
Soft Skills
Strong Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyFlexibility
Certifications & Qualifications
High School DiplomaGED
Industry Keywords
Informed Consent ProcessStudy Protocol ComplianceParticipant SafetyClinical OperationsMultidisciplinary Team Collaboration