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Medical Assistant- Certified Nursing Assistant- Pharm Tech (Detroit, MI)**

Profound Research

Detroit, MIFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 5mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Detroit, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ICH-GCP CertificationIATA Certification

Job overview

Profound Research is hiring a Medical Assistant- Certified Nursing Assistant- Pharm Tech (Detroit, MI)**. Profound Research partners with community physicians to offer clinical trials as a therapeutic option for their patients. They handle infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and administrative operations, allowing physicians to focus on patient care. This role supports the day-to-day execution of clinical trials, gaining hands-on experience in study coordination, patient interaction, data collection, and clinical procedures.

Key focus areas include Support coordination of active clinical trials, including patient visits, scheduling, and study-related procedures, Assist with data collection and documentation, applying rigorous standards, and Perform and develop competency in clinical procedures including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and specimen processing.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Technical Degree With 3+ Years Experience Or Associate’s Degree With 1+ Year Experience Or Bachelor’s Degree With Relevant Coursework, ICH-GCP Certification, and IATA Certification. Important skills include Detail-Oriented, Ownership, Clear Communication, Patient Experience Focus, Communication, and Read And Interpret Detailed Materials. Preferred (not required): Medical Terminology, Basic Clinical Procedures, Fast-Paced Environment, and Team-Based Environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Detail-OrientedOwnershipClear CommunicationPatient Experience FocusCommunicationRead and Interpret Detailed MaterialsMedical TerminologyBasic Clinical ProceduresFast-Paced EnvironmentTeam-Based EnvironmentStandard Computer ToolsLearn New Systems Quickly

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Technical Degree With 3+ Years Relevant Experience in Life SciencesAssociate's Degree With 1+ Year Relevant ExperienceBachelor's Degree With Relevant Coursework or Experience in Clinical or Life Sciences SettingICH-GCP CertificationIATA Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

About Profound Research Profound Research partners with community physicians to offer clinical trials as a therapeutic option for their patients. We handle all infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and administrative operations so physicians can focus on patient care. Our model gives patients access to the newest therapies while maintaining the trusted patient-physician relationship. Our Mission: Improving Lives by Providing Advanced Therapeutic Options Our Vision: Creating the Absolute Best Patient-Physician Experience in Clinical Research Our Values:

  • Compassion: We prioritize the patient-physician relationship, ensuring every interaction is service-oriented and patient-centered.
  • Urgency: We work hard and practice selflessness, acting swiftly and decisively to meet the needs of our patients, partners, and colleagues.
  • Solution Orientation: We embrace challenges with a positive mindset, communicate directly, and identify and implement effective solutions with efficiency.
  • Excellence: We insist on excellence, holding ourselves accountable and empowering each other to deliver best-in-class service while maintaining the highest ethical and scientific standards. Start Your Career in Clinical Research

If you’re curious about how new treatments reach patients, detail-oriented by nature, and energized by work that genuinely matters – this is where that career begins.

As an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator at Profound Research, you’ll work alongside experienced clinical research staff at one of our sites, supporting the day-to-day execution of clinical trials that give patients access to therapies they couldn’t otherwise reach. You’ll learn by doing – gaining hands-on experience in study coordination, patient interaction, data collection, and clinical procedures – with a clear path to grow into greater ownership and responsibility over time.

This isn’t a behind-the-desk role. You’ll be present with patients, part of a team, and contributing to research that has real-world impact from day one.

What You’ll Do

Support the coordination of active clinical trials, including patient visits, scheduling, and study-related procedures

Assist with data collection and documentation, learning to apply the rigorous standards that clinical research demands

Perform and develop competency in clinical procedures including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and specimen processing

Interact directly with study participants – greeting them, explaining visit steps, and ensuring they feel supported throughout the process

Work closely with Clinical Research Coordinators and site leadership, asking questions, seeking feedback, and building your clinical knowledge base

Contribute to a compliant, audit-ready site by following established protocols, SOPs, and Good Documentation Practices

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need to have done this exact job before. You need to be the kind of person who takes ownership of their work, communicates clearly, pays close attention to detail, and genuinely cares about the patient experience. The rest we’ll help you build.

High school diploma or technical degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in life sciences, OR Associate’s degree with 1+ year of relevant experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework or experience in a clinical or life sciences setting

Familiarity with medical terminology and basic clinical procedures is a plus

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-based environment

Proficient with standard computer tools; able to learn new systems quickly

ICH-GCP and IATA certification required within a defined timeframe upon hire (we’ll support you through it)

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

  • This role is performed on-site at a clinical or office facility and requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or walking throughout the work environment
  • Requires the ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written forms and to read and interpret detailed materials
  • Must be able to navigate a clinical facility, including areas with limited space, and transport supplies or work materials as needed
  • May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with facility protocols
  • Travel between company sites, meetings, or partner locations may be required
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role Why Join Profound Research?
  • Meaningful Impact: Every role at Profound contributes to advancing medical knowledge and expanding therapeutic options for patients – the work we do here matters
  • Professional Growth: We invest in our people through comprehensive training, certification support, and ongoing education to help you grow in your role and your career
  • Leadership & Advancement: Profound is a place where initiative is recognized. We actively support internal growth and create pathways for people to take on greater responsibility over time
  • Collaborative Culture: You’ll work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about clinical research and committed to doing it well
  • Full Benefits Package: Competitive compensation, health insurance, PTO, retirement plan, and professional development support
  • Diverse Clinical Exposure: Work across multiple therapeutic areas and study phases, building a breadth of experience that’s rare in a single organization

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