Part Time Medical Research Associate

ICON; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning options

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation recruiting a Medical Research Associate for evening and overnight shifts in Lenexa, KS. You will support study participants, ensure safety and protocol compliance, and assist clinical teams in trial visits and dosing days.

Responsibilities include collecting data, obtaining informed consent, and witnessing procedures while maintaining high-quality study records and participant experience across a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for participant and staff interaction.
• Accurate collection, documentation and review of participant information and clinical data.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility to work evening and overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for participants during clinic visits.
• Review medical histories and collect screening/enrollment data.
• Facilitate and witness informed consent processes.
• Perform protocol procedures such as vital signs, height/weight, BMI, specimen collection and phlebotomy.
• Document data and maintain study records per GCP and study protocols.
• Explain procedures and schedules to participants and address questions.
• Assist clinical teams during dosing days and participant preparation.
• Monitor participant safety and escalate concerns as needed.
• Collaborate with nurses and physicians to ensure protocol compliance.
• Participate in evening and overnight operations as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Flexibility for evenings/overnights

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in healthcare/science (preferred)

Job description

Medical Research Associate (Evenings/Overnight) - Lenexa, KS

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As a Medical Research Associate (MRA) at ICON, you will serve as one of the first points of contact for participants enrolled in clinical research studies. Working closely with research volunteers throughout their clinic visits, you will play a key role in ensuring a positive participant experience while supporting the safe and efficient execution of clinical trials. These positions primarily support evening and overnight operations.

What You Will Do:

You will be responsible for supporting study participants throughout the clinical trial process while ensuring compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and participant safety standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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, ensuring participants understand study requirements and procedures.
• 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 and supporting a positive research experience.
• Assist clinical teams during dosing days, including participant preparation, monitoring, and study-related procedures.
• Support participant safety through observation, communication, and escalation of concerns when appropriate.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and study teams to ensure protocol compliance and efficient study execution.
• Participate in evening and overnight clinical operations as required.

Your Profile:

You will bring a passion for patient care and clinical research, along with the following qualifications and skills:

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a healthcare, biology, or science-related field.
• Previous experience in a clinical, healthcare, laboratory, or research environment.
• 1+ years of experience in a medical or clinical setting preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Phlebotomy Technician, or other relevant clinical certifications preferred.

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here