Research Assistant/ Laboratory Technician

The role

This person will lead day-to-day lab activities and perform clinical skills like phlebotomy and specimen processing. They will also support patient visits and ensure compliance with study protocols and regulations.

What you will do

• Take the lead on day-to-day lab activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready lab environment.
• Manage lab inventory, supplies, and kit preparation across multiple studies.
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, and processing.
• Conduct point-of-care testing.
• Assist with patient visits, including vital signs, ECGs, and study-related procedures.
• Support infusion monitoring under supervision.
• Handle specimen shipping following IATA guidelines.
• Maintain detailed logs and documentation.
• Record lab data accurately in electronic systems.

Required qualifications

• Certified phlebotomist within the state of Texas required
• Highly proficient in venipuncture with the ability to independently perform draws and effectively navigate challenging sticks
• Familiarity with medical terminology and basic laboratory procedures
• Comfort working with lab equipment, documentation, and regulated processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once
• Proficiency with basic computer systems (Excel, Outlook, EMRs, or similar tools)
• Comfortable using multiple electronic data entry systems
• A team-first mindset with a willingness to jump in wherever needed
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Passion for improving patient outcomes through research

Nice to have

• geriatric experience
• Clinical research experience
• Experience handling specimen processing, shipping, or lab inventory
• Interest in growing into a Clinical Research Coordinator or lab leadership role

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• variety of disability, accident, and life insurance options
• 401(k) plan with company match
• company holidays

About the company

Headlands Research is a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites founded in 2018. The company operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada.