Clinical Research Technician USA

Frontier Perspectives; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking a Clinical Research Technician I for an on-site role in Overland Park, Kansas. Candidates with phlebotomy experience and a passion for clinical research will conduct trial activities and ensure participant care in compliance with GCP and SOPs.

The successful candidate will perform phlebotomy, sample handling, safety monitoring, and data collection while supporting study teams across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• College degree preferred.
• Previous phlebotomy experience is mandatory.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical research environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical trial procedures in accordance with approved study protocols, GCP guidelines, and SOPs.
• Maintain confidentiality of participants and sponsors.
• Conduct phlebotomy, sample collection, handling, and processing.
• Perform participant safety assessments, in-house testing, and questionnaire administration.
• Follow protocol timelines and collection windows.
• Prepare and clean clinical workstations.
• Maintain high standards of participant care and safety.
• Communicate study progress and challenges to management.
• Support and mentor newly hired staff.
• Complete required job-related training and maintain competency.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree Preferred

Job description

Clinical Research Technician I – Altasciences | Overland Park, Kansas, USA

Employer: Altasciences
Job Title: Clinical Research Technician I
Location: Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Job Type: Full-Time, On-site
Shift Options: Day, Evening, Overnight, and Weekend Shifts
Job Requisition ID: R103240
Experience: Phlebotomy Experience Required
Education: High School Diploma or GED Required; College Degree Preferred

Job Overview

Altasciences is hiring a Clinical Research Technician I in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. This full-time, on-site opportunity is ideal for candidates with phlebotomy experience who are interested in clinical research, clinical trials, and human participant care.

The successful candidate will collaborate with clinical research teams to conduct clinical trial activities in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Responsibilities include blood sample collection and processing, participant monitoring, safety measurements, in-house testing, and questionnaire administration.

Multiple shift options are available, including day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Perform clinical trial procedures in accordance with approved study protocols, GCP guidelines, and SOPs.

Maintain confidentiality of clinical trial participants and sponsors.

Conduct phlebotomy, sample collection, handling, and processing activities.

Perform participant safety assessments, in-house testing, and questionnaire administration.

Follow protocol-specific timelines and acceptable collection windows for study procedures.

Prepare, organize, and clean clinical workstations, including blood processing and urine collection areas.

Identify and report procedural deviations to appropriate supervisors.

Maintain high standards of participant care, customer service, quality, and workplace safety.

Communicate study progress, operational challenges, and potential solutions to management.

Support and mentor newly hired clinical research staff.

Complete required job-related training and maintain competency.

Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications

Candidates interested in the Clinical Research Technician I position should meet the following requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Previous relevant work experience required; a college degree is preferred.

Previous phlebotomy experience is mandatory.

Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical research environment.

Flexibility to work day, evening, overnight, or weekend shifts.

Salary and Employee Benefits

Altasciences offers a comprehensive employee benefits package designed to support professional development and employee well-being.

Benefits include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer matching.

Paid vacation and holidays.

Paid sick and bereavement leave.

Employee assistance and telehealth programs.

Additional Employee Incentives:

Professional training and development opportunities.

Employee referral bonus program.

Annual performance reviews.

Work Authorization and Visa Sponsorship

Important: Applicants must already be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences does not offer visa sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.