Clinical Research Nurse II

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse II to conduct multiple trials, ensure patient safety, and manage data collection per protocol. You will interact with site teams, oversee recruitment and retention, and support study activities across the research site.

This 12-month fixed-term contract offers exposure to FDA/GCP/ICH guidelines, hands-on clinical procedures, and collaboration with sponsors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the clinical/medical field.
• Must hold a valid nursing license (RN, LVN, LPN) within the country operating.
• 2+ years of relevant clinical experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical studies according to FDA/GCP and ICH regulations and guidelines.
• Provide medical care to patients with safety as a priority.
• Schedule subject visits within protocol windows to maximize capacity.
• Record patient data and test results on required forms.
• Complete IP accountability logs and log data into sponsor systems as required.
• Report suspected non-compliance to site staff.
• Ensure IRB approval is obtained and maintained.
• Promote the company and build patient relationships to aid retention.
• Attend site initiation and protocol training meetings.
• Call patients for bookings and follow-ups as needed.
• Maintain source documents and up-to-date patient records.

Skills

GCP knowledge

Informed consent

Patient safety

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical/medical field

Tools

EDC systems

Job description

Join Us as a Clinical Research Nurse II - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation The Clinical Research Nurse II conducts multiple ongoing clinical trials involving patients or healthy volunteers/subjects. Completes all paperwork required to capture all data as specified by a study protocol, and for ensuring subject safety, understanding, and cooperation during the study process. Interacts with the research site team and other interdepartmental staff. Engages in the entire site operations process, which includes recruitment, enrollment, and retention of study participants. We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.

This position is a 12 month fixed term contract

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct clinical studies according to FDA/GCP and ICH regulations and guidelines.
• Provide medical care to patients, always ensuring patient safety comes first.
• Schedule subject visits within protocol windows, ensuring scheduling capacity is maximized.
• Perform all defined study activities (i.e., informed consent, screening, and protocol procedures which include but are not limited to vital signs, pregnancy tests, height, weight, ECGs, etc.).
• Record all patient information and results from tests as per protocol on required forms.
• Complete IP accountability logs and associated information when required.
• Report suspected non-compliance to relevant site staff.
• Ensure that IRB approval is obtained prior to study initiation and that IRB requirements are met throughout the study.
• Promote the company and build a positive relationship with patients to ensure retention.
• Attend site initiation meetings and all other relevant meetings to receive training on the protocol.
• Call patients, handle patient bookings, and perform follow-up calls when required to confirm bookings or provide information or results.
• Log and complete information on sponsor systems, ensuring accuracy (i.e., case report forms, EDC, etc.) and completing it within the required timeframe.
• Gather and maintain source documents, update patient files and notes, always ensuring relevant and up-to-date information is recorded.
• Adhere to company COP/SCOP.
• Dispose of waste according to standards and assist in maintaining a neat appearance of the facility when required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification in the clinical / medical field
• Must hold a valid nursing license (RN, LVN, LPN) within the country operating. Must be registered with local health care authority.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years)

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Solid understanding of the clinical research process (i.e., GCP, SOPs, informed consent, safety monitoring, etc.)
• Capable of working independently, analyzing and working with attention to detail, processing and prioritizing sensitive complex information and problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound judgement
• Posses decision-making, negotiation and influencing skills
• Good communication skills and English fluency will be an advantage
• Great organizational skills
• Good proficiency in basic computer applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work in a team environment

Working Environment

• Work is performed in an office/ laboratory and/or a clinical environment.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
• Occasional travel, may be domestic or international.

Why join us?

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience-and where your contributions truly make a difference.