PhlebotomistLab Tech

Wilmington NC
Trial Management Associates
Full-Time Monday through Friday

Looking for more than just high-volume blood draws

If youre a phlebotomist or lab technician who takes pride in precision patient care and doing things the rightwaynot just the fast wayclinical research may be the next step in your career.

AtTrial Management Associates our lab professionals work in astructured calm and purpose-driven environment supporting clinical trials that help advance new treatments for psychiatric dementia and memory-related conditions.

Why Lab Professionals Choose Clinical Research

• Predictable weekday schedule(no nights no weekends no emergency draws)
• More time and controlduring patient visits and specimen handling
• Specialized lab workbeyond routine phlebotomy (processing PK handling shipping)
• Smaller collaborative teamswhere your role is respected
• Meaningful purposeyour work directly supports future medical treatments

This role is ideal for lab professionals who valueaccuracy organization and consistency and who want to grow their skills beyond traditional lab or hospital settings.

The Role

The Phlebotomist/Lab Tech is a key member of the clinical research team supporting studies through specimen collection processing documentation and shipmentin compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) study protocols and safety regulations.

Youll work in a controlled clinical research environment withscheduled visits detailed protocols and strong operational support allowing you to focus on quality and precision.

Who Thrives in This Role

• Lab professionals who valueprecision over speed
• Phlebotomists looking forpredictability and balance
• Candidates curious about clinical research and career growth
• Team players who take pride in quality compliance and patient experience

Responsibilities:

• Perform phlebotomy urine collection and sample processing (centrifuging aliquoting labeling).
• Prepare lab kits for each subject based on study protocols.
• Ship biological specimens following IATA guidelines and protocol requirements.
• Maintain specimen logs shipping records temperature logs and other documentation.
• Conduct point-of-care tests (e.g. urine drug screens pregnancy tests).
• Assist with patient procedures including vital signs ECGs and physical/neurological exam setups.
• Clean and sanitize lab equipment and work areas daily.
• Perform and document equipment calibration and ensure safety compliance (OSHA HIPAA).
• Accurately record lab results and maintain electronic and paper logs in systems such as CRIO or eCRFs.
• Respond to and resolve electronic data queries.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of data entries and study documentation.
• Participate in quality control and assurance initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of lab kits and supplies.
• Order dry ice and other lab necessities.
• Destroy expired kits and log per protocol.
• Support preparation of study-specific training materials and lab manuals.
• Collaborate with study coordinators and medical staff to meet visit protocol requirements.
• May assist with infusion monitoring under clinician supervision.

Requirements:

• Must be certified in phlebotomy
• Previous healthcare experience preferred; direct patient care experience a huge bonus!
• Previous experience in clinical research is a huge plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook Word) and database systems.
• Must be comfortable with performing Research Assistant tasks when the lab is slow.
• Ability to handle potentially hazardous materials safely.
• Strong organizational time management and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Customer-service mindset and high level of professionalism.

California Pay Range

$18 - $22 USD