ICON plc·Lenexa, Kansas
The role involves providing direct patient care, including triage, vital signs, and emergency stabilization within a clinical research setting. Additionally, the associate will support study protocols by managing samples, maintaining documentation, and ensuring participant safety.
Senior Medical Research Associate (Paramedic) - Lenexa, KS (Onsite)
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
Paramedic - Prn
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.
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 (PRN) 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.
The Senior Medical Research Associate opportunity blends patient care with research responsibilities.
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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site [https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits] to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here [https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations].
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Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Paramedic state license and National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification. A strong understanding of patient assessment, emergency response protocols, and clinical documentation standards is required.
Market context
In Kansas, support-services roles in healthcare are often tied to patient coordination, discharge planning, and connecting families with resources, so demand tends to follow hospitals, clinics, and community care settings. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer social work training plus medical-field experience and may favor licensure such as LMSW or LSCSW. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your degree, license status, and any relevant medical experience before applying.