Clinical Research Technician, Early Phase Clinical Research - Dallas, TX
Description
*** Please note that this role requires you have experience with taking vitals, blood draws and ECG's.***
As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US.
We are currently seeking a Clinical Research Technician, to interact directly with our healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols and enjoy working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Each day is different, you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug to drug interactions, etc.).
Schedule Options
Option 1: Mid Shift
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10-hour shifts
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Start time between 11am and 1pm
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Every other weekend required
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Option 2: Weekend Day Shift
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12-hour shifts
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Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
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6am to 6:30pm
If you join us, you will work with some of the world´s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a new drug.
Many are drawn to their profession because of its direct impact on patient care. If this is your case, you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials. Whilst allowing you to have a close face-to-face relationship with participants, and as you continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge, you´ll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care clinical research.
Other key responsibilities:
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Review study protocols and eligibility criteria to support participant screening.
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Coordinate special screening procedures with study and recruitment teams.
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Assist with development and accuracy of participant eligibility questionnaires.
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Prepare and organize screening, consent, medical history, and study documentation.
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Obtain informed consent and collect medical histories from participants.
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Perform and/or coordinate protocol-required screening procedures and assessments.
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Review screening records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
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Prepare screening charts for physician and study manager review.
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Maintain accurate participant status records within the study database.
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Other duties as assigned.
YOU NEED TO BRING…
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High school diploma or equivalent
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1-2 years research experience may be substituted for education requirement.
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Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
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EMT, Phlebotomy, CMA or CNA certification, preferred.
Work Environment
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Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
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Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
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Exposure to biological fluids.
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Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
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Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
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Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
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Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
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Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
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Regular and consistent attendance.
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Varied hours may be required.
The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:
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Fast paced : where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.
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Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
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Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.
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Technology based . We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.
What do you get?
Regular, full-time, or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)
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401(K)
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Paid time off (PTO)
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Employee recognition awards
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Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)
Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .