Senior Medical Research Associate

Senior Medical Research Associate - US, Lenexa, KS - On-Site

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.

Paramedic - Full Time

Note: The internal title for a licensed paramedic at ICON is Senior Research Associate . Further details below.

ICON plc is a world-leading clinical research organization. We advance clinical research by 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.

The Role:

Our full-service clinic in Lenexa, Kansas, is a 114-bed, state-of-the-art research center, located near metropolitan Kansas City.

We are seeking a Senior Medical Research Associate with active Paramedic licensure to support clinical research studies at our Lenexa, Kansas (KS) clinic.

Whether you’re exploring a career in clinical research or already have experience in the field, this role offers a chance to contribute to work that supports the future of healthcare and disease management. Paramedic candidates without research experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Medical Research Associate opportunity blends patient care with research responsibilities.

Clinical & Paramedic Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the onsite clinic, including advanced assessment, triage, vital signs, and urgent clinical support.

• Perform Paramedic‑level procedures within licensure scope, including IV placement, blood draws, specimen collection, injections, wound care, and emergency response/stabilization.

• Monitor participant safety during research procedures and respond promptly to medical concerns, adverse events, or unexpected clinical situations.

• Ensure medical equipment, supplies, and emergency materials are maintained, stocked, and fully operational.

Research & Operational Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing clinical research activities in alignment with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

• Support study visit procedures, including sample handling, documentation, timing, and protocol‑driven tasks.

• Conduct or support staff training, reinforce protocol adherence, and provide ongoing operational assistance to investigators and team members.

• Track study progress, maintain accurate and audit‑ready documentation, and ensure high‑quality records throughout the study lifecycle.

• Contribute to the development and review of study materials, including source documents, manuals, logs, and operational tools.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Paramedic state license.

• National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification or state‑recognized equivalent.

• Strong understanding of patient assessment, emergency response protocols, and clinical documentation standards.

Benefits:

• Full healthcare benefits, 401k matching, generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, life insurance, paid leave, and more.

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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 (

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.

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