Specimen Processor Entry Level Jobs in Houston, TX

The Travel Clinical Research Assistant is an entry-level role that provides clinical and administrative support for research studies while offering hands-on training and professional development within clinical research. Working primarily at clinical sites and community events, this position assists with study operations, participant interactions, and data collection, contributing to the successful execution of clinical trials. The role offers opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.

• Clinical Research & Participant Support: Assist with participant recruitment, pre-screening, scheduling, informed consent (under CRC direction), study visits, and maintain positive participant relationships throughout the research process.
• Specimen Collection & Clinical Procedures: Perform venipuncture, collect, process, package, and ship biospecimens, maintain specimen integrity and chain of custody, and adhere to infection control, safety, and protocol requirements.
• Documentation & Regulatory Compliance: Accurately document study activities in real time, maintain study logs and trackers, request medical records and participant payments, and ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ICH-GCP, study protocols, and Care Access SOPs.
• Site Operations & Administrative Support: Prepare clinical event sites and supplies, manage inventory, support outreach activities, perform administrative tasks, and collaborate effectively with research staff and external stakeholders. 

• Location: This is an on-site position with regional commute requirements
• Travel: This role requires up to 100% travel requirements further. Length of travel will depend upon study requirements, staff needs, and company initiatives. During onboarding and training, additional travel may be required.
  • Most travel is Tuesday - Saturday.
    • Type of travel required: National
• Physical demands associated with this position Include: The ability to use keyboards and other computer equipment.
  • Walking - 10%, Standing - 30%, Sitting - 50%, Lifting up to 25 lbs and overhead - 5%, Driving - 5%

The expected pay range for this role is $24.00 - $38.00 USD per year for full time team members.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
• Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match 

Mandatory Employer Disclosures:
Notice to Illinois applicants: Applicants are not obligated to disclose expunged juvenile records or adjudication, arrest, or conviction.
Notice to Connecticut applicants: Care Access may require applicants to submit to a urinalysis drug test in connection with an application for employment.
Notice to Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, and North Dakota applicants: Care Access complies with applicable laws prohibiting smoking in and around places of employment.
Notice to Massachusetts applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Notice to Rhode Island applicants: Care Access complies with Rhode Island law prohibiting smoking in enclosed areas within places of employment. Care Access is also subject to is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the Rhode Island General Laws.
Notice to Maryland applicants: UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.