Medical Research Associate

Medical Research Associate - Lenexa, KS (Onsite)

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.

We are currently seeking a Medical Research Associate to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Medical Research Associate at ICON, you will be responsible for meeting/greeting clinical research volunteers as they come into the clinic, checking their vitals (height, weight, blood pressure, BMI), and essentially making sure the study participants are healthy eNugh to participate in the clinical trial according the protocol of a study.

What you will be doing

• Your compassion and dedication will be at the forefront as you take vital signs and perform phlebotomy on study subjects, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout the research process.

• You will be entrusted with following our clients' protocols when conducting vital sign assessments and phlebotomy procedures.

• Joining us means being part of a collaborative environment where your active participation in meetings and other assignments will be valued and recognized.

• Your role will extend beyond the clinical aspects as you chaperone study subjects during their breaks outside, offering personalized care and ensuring their comfort.

Your profile

• A strong command of both English and the host country's language is essential, enabling effective communication and collaboration.

• A High School Diploma or G.E.D. qualification

• If you possess an undergraduate degree in a clinical or health-related area, or have equivalent work experience in a similar role, we want to hear from you.

• 1+ years of work experience in a medical or clinical field is preferred

• If you hold certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) or Phlebotomist Certification, it will be a great advantage

• Preferred Background: Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medication Aide, Telemetry Technician, or Laboratory Technician backgrounds are highly desired

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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