Medical Research Technician - Phlebotomist

Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 paid holidays

Paid Time Off (16 days)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Professional development $1000

401(k) with 50% match up to 6%

Job summary

Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Medical Research Technician - Phlebotomist to support clinical studies by performing blood draws, vitals assessment, and sample handling with a patient-centered approach.

You will ensure data integrity, follow SOPs, and maintain HIPAA/GCP awareness while communicating effectively with participants and families, including pediatric and neurodivergent populations.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in a medical environment, experience with pediatric populations is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe and efficient blood draws (venipuncture) on a diverse range of participants, including pediatric and neurodivergent populations.
• Perform ECG’s and EEG’s. Accurately measure and record height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
• Handle, process (centrifuging), and store biological samples according to strict laboratory protocols.
• Follow study protocols and SOPs to ensure data validity and integrity.
• Maintain meticulous records in electronic and written formats for easy access by research team members.
• Maintain working knowledge of HIPAA and GCP guidelines.
• Adapt communication to meet sensory or communication needs of autism participants.
• Assist in explaining procedures to participants and families to alleviate anxiety and ensure comfort.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG/EEG

Vital signs assessment

Sample handling & storage

Regulatory knowledge (HIPAA/GCP)

Documentation

Patient communication

Job description

Position:Medical Research Technician - Phlebotomist

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Job Id:533

# of Openings:1

Medical Research Technician / Phlebotomist
Phoenix, AZ
On-site

As a Medical Research Technician, you are a vital link in the clinical research chain. You will provide essential study support by performing medical assessments, ensuring the integrity of our data, and—most importantly—providing a comfortable, professional experience for our research participants. This role focuses on the intersection of clinical skill and empathetic participant engagement.

Core Skills & Responsibilities

Clinical Technical Proficiency

• Phlebotomy: Perform safe and efficient blood draws (venipuncture) on a diverse range of participants, including pediatric and neurodivergent populations.
• Vitals Assessment: Perform ECG’s and EEG’s. Accurately measure and record height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
• Sample Management: Handle, process (centrifuging), and store biological samples according to strict laboratory protocols.

Research Integrity & Data Accuracy

• Protocol Adherence: Follow specific study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) without deviation to ensure data validity.
• Documentation: Maintain meticulous records in electronic and written formats for easy access, interpretation and use by other authorized research team members.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Maintain a working knowledge of HIPAA and GCP (Good Clinical Practice) guidelines.

Patient-Centered Communication

• Adaptability: Tailor your approach to meet the unique sensory or communication needs of participants within the autism community.
• Informed Consent Support: Assist in explaining procedures to participants and families to alleviate anxiety and ensure comfort.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in a medical environment, experience with pediatric populations is highly preferred.

Robust Benefits Package

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 16 days per year Paid Time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance(majority of coverage paid for by SARRC)
• Professional development annual benefit of $1000
• 401(k) with 50% company matchup to 6%

Our Story

Established in 1997, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicatedtoautism research,education, evidence-basedtreatment, andcommunityoutreach.We are one of the only autism organizations in the world that provides a lifetime of services for individuals and their families while also conducting cutting edge research.