Posición para enfermero/a (flebotomo) para proyecto de investigación

CienciaPR; San Juan (PR); Hybride; USD 48 000 - 62 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

FDI Clinical Research in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is seeking an immediate hire for a Licensed Nurse to implement PROSPECT study protocols, collecting data and biospecimens (blood/urine) in an NIH-funded project.

The role involves clinical measurements, data verification, and reporting progress. Travel across Puerto Rico is required; transportation costs are covered and supervision is provided by project leaders in Boston and Puerto Rico.

Qualifications

• Have completed a BSN from an accredited institution.
• Experience in venipuncture/phlebotomy.
• 1+ year in clinical or health research.
• Licensed as a professional nurse in Puerto Rico.
• Fully fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proficient with MS Office; familiarity with databases is a plus.
• Willingness to travel within Puerto Rico; valid certification requirements met.
• References available upon request.

Responsabilités

• Collect data and biospecimens per protocol at multiple clinical sites.
• Perform clinical measurements and ensure data quality.
• Record and code data in electronic and paper systems.
• Ensure proper handling and delivery of biospecimens.
• Produce periodic progress reports for supervisors.
• Contribute to communications, publications, and website content as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings on-site, off-site, and online.
• Perform other study-related tasks as necessary.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

Clinical research

Bilingual EN/ES

Data collection

Communication

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Electronic data capture systems

Description du poste

LICENSED NURSE POSITION

We are looking for an immediate hire of a Licensed Nurse at FDI Clinical Research in San Juan, Puerto Rico to implement the protocols for data and specimen (blood and urine) collection for the NIH-funded PROSPECT project, an island-wide observational study of cardiovascular risk factors among adults in Puerto Rico. The project and the position will be supervised by Dr. Josiemer Mattei at Harvard University’s TH Chan School of Public Health and Dr. Jose F. Rodriguez-Orengo and project coordinators at FDI Clinical Research. Under supervision, the Licensed Nurse will conduct data and biospecimen collection according to protocol, perform clinical measurements, collect and check data, and report on study progress from the field. The Licensed Nurse will work at various sites across Puerto Rico (so current residence can be anywhere in the island including Vieques/Culebra) and with a team of investigators in Boston, Puerto Rico, and other US sites.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect information from participants through clinical measurements, biospecimen sampling, questionnaires, or other research methods, following strict protocols, at clinical sites throughout regions of the island (car needed, transportation costs covered);
• Record and/or code data according to established protocols (both in electronic database and on paper);
• Ensure proper handling and delivery of collected biospecimens , following protocol;
• Performs quality control checks on data, and study materials;
• Make periodic reports of project status to supervisors or other research team personnel;
• Inform supervisors or other research team personnel of key project matters, including adverse events;
• Assist with preparation and dissemination of regular program communications, including progress reports, documents for publication and/or presentation, website content, newsletters for participants, community partners reports, etc;
• Attend regular staff meetings and trainings onsite, offsite, and online;
• Other study-related tasks as they become necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

• Have completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited higher education institution.
• Previous experience in venipuncture/phlebotomy.
• One or more years of related work experience in clinical research or health research study; a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Possess a professional nurse license issued by Puerto Rico's Nurse Examining Board.
• Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, and ability to follow detailed protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to reliably work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient with computer systems and software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with electronic data capturing system and/or databases is desired).
• Ability to travel within the island regularly as needed (i.e. car needed, transportation costs covered).
• Must pass Human Subjects Research certifications
• References will be requested.

OTHER INFORMATION

Time status: Must have availability in the mornings . A 1 year commitment in a part- time position o f 2 5 hours/week minimum is strongly preferred. This is a grant-funded position with possibility for extension.