Dr. Moise Khayrallah Center for Pharmaceutical and Medical Research (PMRC) is currently looking for a Clinical Research Nurse reporting to the Principal Investigator. This is a central position that is based on the Byblos campus.
Role Summary
The Clinical Research Nurse is mainly responsible for coordinating and conducting clinical study procedures, including participant screening, informed consent, drug administration, blood sampling, and ongoing participant monitoring. S/he ensure the accurate completion of study visit and collection of participant data in accordance with IRB-approved protocols, while safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of research participants.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists the study physician in screening participants for eligibility
- Obtains and documents informed consent from participants
- Conducts and coordinates clinical procedures including vital signs and physical assessments
- Administers test and reference drug products in accordance with the study protocol
- Performs blood sampling at designated time points for pharmacokinetic analysis
- Monitors participants’ vital signs and responses throughout the study
- Identifies, documents, and promptly reports adverse events
- Provides immediate care in response to safety concerns
- Collects and records data on medication administration, study outcomes, and protocol compliance
- Maintains complete and accurate documentation to ensure data integrity
- Educates participants on study procedures, medication adherence, and potential side effects
- Addresses participants’ concerns and provides compassionate, patient-centered care. Ensures participant comfort during extended confinement periods particularly in bioequivalence studies
- Ensures compliance with study protocols and GCP guidelines
- Maintains dosing schedules and fasting requirements precisely
- Administers emergency medical treatment in cases of accidents or illness and prepares the required reports
- Assists with administrative duties as assigned
- Acts as backup support for unit staff as needed
- Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned by the direct supervisor
Minimum Required Qualifications
- * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
- Minimum 4 years of clinical research experience or similar
- Practical experience in phlebotomy, vital-sign monitoring, and adverse-event recognition within a clinical-trial/confinement setting is the deciding factor
- Experience in the conduct of clinical trials, with emphasis on bioequivalence studies
- Successful completion of the National Nursing Colloquium
- Valid Nursing License issued by the Ministry of Public Health in Lebanon
- Current and active registration with the Order of Nurses in Lebanon
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a professional and empathetic nature
- Detail oriented and meticulous in all aspects of work
- Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well independently as well as in team environment
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint…)
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Work Schedule
The standard work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday. Due to the nature of operations and ongoing studies, flexibility is required, including occasional work outside regular hours, on weekends, or on holidays, as necessary to support study activities and maintain business operations.
Interested candidates should email their CVs with a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s relevant experience to [email protected], specifying the job title in the subject line.
CVs should include the exact month and year while listing the candidate’s professional experience and educational background.Closing date for accepting applications is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Candidates must have attained the age of majority and satisfy all legal requirements to lawfully reside and work in Lebanon, in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the Republic of Lebanon.
The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
