Perform clinical tasks including venipuncture, ECGs, and vital signs monitoring for healthy volunteers in Phase 1 clinical trials. Ensure strict adherence to study protocols and maintain a clean, safe clinical environment.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with certifications such as EMT, Phlebotomy, CMA, or CNA preferred. Candidates should have 0-1 year of related experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
high schoolprofessional certificatePatient CareVenipunctureVital Signs MeasurementBiological Sample ProcessingClinical Research ProtocolsBlood Pressure MonitoringScreening ProceduresElectronic Data CollectionDietary Compliance MonitoringECG/Holter Recording
Job description
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 Research Technician, (On-Call) 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.) This is an On-call, office/clinic-based job in Madison, WI.
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: Accurately perform blood pressure, venipuncture, weights, pulse, respiratory rate, and temperature readings Preparation and accurate recording of ECGs/Holters Collection and processing of biological samples as specified in the protocol and ensures the proper distribution of those samples Monitors meals to ensure dietary compliance by research participants Assist in the preparation of rooms and medical equipment Assist with screening procedures as needed Maintain a clean, safe and efficient working and study environment Other duties as assigned YOU NEED TO BRING… High School Diploma or equivalent EMT, Phlebotomy, CMA or CNA certification, preferred 0 – 1 year of related experience.
The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is: 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.
Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.
Technology based.
We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.
Physical Requirements: Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
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.
Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.
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