Medical Research Associate (spitscontract)

About the Role Medical Research Associate at ICON, a peak-time contract role designed to support clinical drug trials during busy periods. You’ll combine caring and research tasks with data handling to help ensure safe, protocol-driven studies and reliable health outcomes for participants.

What You'll Do

• Perform care- and research-related procedures and collect samples (blood draws, medication dispensation, blood pressure measurements, ECGs) within your training and scope.
• Collect and register study data in multiple systems.
• Monitor participants’ health before and after medication administration.
• Support preparation and execution of clinical studies.
• Be a point of contact for participants and monitor their wellbeing.
• Collaborate with physicians, study coordinators, and other disciplines.
• Maintain your own administration, training, and professional development.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum MBO-4 level education and thinking level.
• A completed healthcare-related qualification (e.g., Nursing, Medical Assistant, Medical Assistance, Biomedical Laboratory Technician, HLO or similar).
• Valid BIG registration is a plus but not required.
• Experience in healthcare, clinical research, or healthcare-related settings is a plus.
• Affinity with patient care, clinical research and medical procedures.
• Accuracy and meticulousness in work.
• Strong communication skills and an empathetic attitude.
• Independence and sense of responsibility.
• Flexibility and availability during peak periods.
• Willingness to learn and continuously develop.

Nice to Have

• BIG registration is a plus.
• Experience with data systems and documentation is advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary according to ICON’s CAO; final scale depends on education and experience.
• Flexible 0.5 FTE spitscontract, 4 shifts of 5 hours per week; ideal to combine with study, another job or private obligations.
• Allowances for irregular hours (where applicable).
• Opportunities to develop via trainings and courses within clinical research.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
• A work environment prioritizing quality, safety and personal development.
• Opportunity to gain experience in clinical drug research and advance your career.
• Benefits include various annual leave entitlements, health insurance options, retirement planning, LifeWorks 24/7 support, life assurance, and flexible country-specific benefits (e.g., childcare vouchers, bike purchase, gym discounts).