Research Assistant / Phlebotomist

Research Assistant / Phlebotomist (Part-Time)

Compensation: $17–$19/hour (based on experience)

Location: Riverview, FL (Tampa Bay)

Job Type: 1099 Independent Contractor

Schedule: Part-time to start, with the potential for full-time as clinic volume and performance support expansion.

The clinic currently anticipates approximately 18–24 hours of work per week initially, with opportunities for additional hours as patient volume continues to grow. Candidates with availability to support approximately three clinic days per week are strongly preferred, particularly Tuesday through Thursday, although actual scheduling may vary based on clinic needs and mutual availability.

*Current Phlebotomy Skills Required | Strong Clinical Skills Essential | Bilingual (Spanish) a Plus

About EquiPath

EquiPath Health and Research Tampa Bay, LLC is a fast-growing clinical research organization conducting cutting-edge clinical trials across a broad range of therapeutic areas, including psychiatry, neurology, women's health, and general medicine.

Our research experience includes conditions such as ADHD, migraine, depression, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, along with studies in other therapeutic areas as our clinical research portfolio continues to grow.

Located in a modern, newly renovated facility in Riverview, Florida, our team is passionate about advancing medicine while providing exceptional care to research participants and delivering high-quality clinical data.

We're building a premier clinical research site in the Tampa Bay area and are looking for someone who wants to grow with us—not just fill a position.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Clinical Research Assistant / Phlebotomist to support the daily execution of clinical trials.

This position begins on a part-time basis with significant opportunity for advancement as our clinic continues to grow. Work assignments and scheduling will vary based on clinic activity, study demands, and mutual availability.

Previous clinical research experience is not required. We are looking for someone with strong clinical skills, excellent patient rapport,* and current phlebotomy competency. If you have the right clinical foundation, we'll teach you the clinical research side.*

Candidates must be comfortable performing phlebotomy and providing patient care for both adult and pediatric participants.

This is a hands-on clinical position involving direct interaction with research participants and study staff in a fast-paced clinical research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy for research blood sample collection (required)
• Assist with participant visits and study procedures
• Prepare examination rooms and study materials for participant visits
• Accurately document study information in source documents and electronic systems
• Process laboratory specimens and prepare study shipments
• Assist with regulatory binders, logs, and study documentation
• Maintain clinic supplies, laboratory inventory, and study equipment
• Support the Principal Investigator and clinical research staff with daily study operations
• Follow Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA, and study protocols
• Participate in sponsor visits, monitoring visits, staff training, and quality improvement activities

Qualifications Required

• Current phlebotomy competency
• Strong clinical and patient interaction skills
• Comfortable performing phlebotomy and providing care for both adult and pediatric participants
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable learning electronic systems and study documentation
• Professional, dependable, adaptable, and eager to learn

Preferred

• Clinical research experience
• Healthcare experience
• Associate degree or CNA, LPN, etc. or higher
• Bilingual (especially Spanish) a plus

Why Join EquiPath?

• Competitive compensation: $17–$19/hour
• Part-time position with strong potential to become full-time
• Outstanding opportunity for career advancement as the company grows
• Learn clinical research from an experienced and supportive team
• Exposure to multiple therapeutic areas and innovative clinical trials
• Modern clinical facility with direct patient interaction
• Collaborative, supportive, and professional work environment
• Health insurance supplement and paid time off available for full-time team members
• No ceiling for growth—we invest in people who want to build a long-term career in clinical research!
• Florida residents enjoy no state income tax, increasing take-home pay

Join Our Team

If you're looking for more than just a job and an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact while helping bring new treatments to patients—we'd love to hear from you.

At EquiPath, we believe great people build great research sites. If you have a strong clinical foundation, enjoy working with patients, and are excited to learn clin…