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Phlebotomist (Clinical Research) - Per Diem

CenExel
Gaithersburg, MD Per Diem
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/10/2026

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About Us

Each of CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success.

Schedule: Availability to work Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, and Weekend availability

Compensation: $20.00 - 21.00/hr (depending on education, experience, and skillset)

Job Summary

A Research Tech will obtain and prepare specimens for analysis and perform various screening tests.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

  • Have full knowledge of laboratory procedures and processes per protocol.
  • Collects blood by drawing from patients for clinical protocols, procedures, or diagnoses. May also collect other specimens, such as urine, sputum, or throat swabs.
  • Prepares samples for testing and storage, and labels them for analysis.
  • Verifies the patient's records, enters data into the system, and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Prepares, maintains, and disposes of medical instruments, such as needles, test tubes, blood vials, and study supplies for visits. Also responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.
  • Explains procedures to patients to help them feel more comfortable and help patients remain calm.
  • May conduct intake interviews, take vital signs, and perform clerical work.
  • Assist in the creation of laboratory documents (harvest logs, etc.)
  • Pack and properly label all study materials for storage or return to sponsor upon study close out.
  • Complies with regulation and protocols, attends meetings, trainings, and works cooperatively with research team and co-workers.
  • Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operation procedures, site working Practices, protocol and company guidelines and policies.
  • Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.

Education/Experience/Skills

  • Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Minimum: High School graduate or have a GED equivalency.
  • Phlebotomist certification preferred.
  • Vital checks and EKG experience
  • Motivated to work consistently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.

Working Conditions

  • Indoor, Clinic environment.
  • Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking.
  • Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
  • Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.
  • This is an on-site work arrangement.


  • CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.

    Salary : $20 - $21

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