Clinical Research Intern - Hickory, NC

Clinical Research Intern - Hickory, NC ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development. ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations. With our patients at the center of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well. We now have a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring Clinical Research professional to join our Site in Hickory, North Carolina as an Intern. Paid Internship RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is accountable for supporting Clinical Research Coordinators for both clinical and clerical assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner. What you will be doing: Major Functions: Promoting the mission of Accellacare to function as an Integrated Site Network providing unparalleled service to our clinical trial partners Actively striving to meet and exceed action items as discussed quarterly with direct supervisor Actively recruiting and selling our service to suitable patient participants and sponsor representatives Assisting Clinical Research Coordinators as they perform tasks required to coordinate and complete a study according to the protocol Specific Responsibilities: Assisting Clinical Research Coordinators with patient visits, documentation, CRF completion, data queries and monitor visits. Performing clinical requirements of study protocols, i.e., lab work (phlebotomy and processing), blood pressure, electrocardiograms, pulmonary function testing, urine/serum pregnancy testing, strep throat screening, or any procedure necessary for the protocol as ordered by the investigator or coordinator. Assisting in the laboratory or with other laboratory duties such as performing quality assurance review, restocking of supplies and processing of specimens. Performing consult visits as needed. Helping maintain accuracy with the patient database, including data entry and updating existing patient files. Assisting the Clinical Research Coordinator or other staff members with creating and copying patient files for study closeout procedures. Typing memos, letters, phone screeners, progress notes and various documents. Filing labs and correspondence. Performing various errands to pick up dry ice, supplies, samples, physician signatures and storage boxes, etc. Assisting Clinical Research Coordinators or other staff members as determined by the needs and priorities of the research organization, and as time and abilities permit. Assisting with answering the telephones, making appointment reminder calls and initial phone screening. 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 (https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits) to read more about the benefits ICON offers. ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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 (https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations) Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles. Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here (https://wd3.myworkday.com/icon/d/task/1422$1235.htmld) to apply