Clinical Research Technician II / Madison, WI (On-Site)

Fortrea; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee recognition awards

ERGs (employee resource groups)

Job summary

Fortrea Madison, WI is seeking a Clinical Research Technician II for an on-site role to perform clinical trial activities in Clinical Pharmacology with six weeks of paid training.

This full-time position welcomes new grads and experienced clinical professionals, offering exposure to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and direct patient care in Phase 1 trials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• EMT, Phlebotomy, CMA or CNA certification preferred.
• 0–1 year of related experience.

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

Skills

Clinical judgement

Emergency response

Teamwork

Patient care

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

EMT certification

Phlebotomy certification

CMA certification

CNA certification

Tools

ECG/Holters

Electronic data capture (EDC)

Lab equipment operation

Job description

Clinical Research Technician II / Madison, WI (On-Site)

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Sep 14, 2026

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.

As a Clinical Research Technician II you will perform practical / administrative activities of clinical trials in Clinical Pharmacology in line with protocol and regulatory requirements.

This is a full-time , office based position in Madison, WI.

Open to new grads and experienced clinical professionals. Includes six weeks of paid training.

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 technicians 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 for participants in clinical trials and respond to emergency situations based upon clinical research standards.

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

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.

What do you get?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)


• Paid time off (PTO)


• Employee recognition awards


• Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)

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.


• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

Bringing life-changing benefits to patients faster

Fortrea is a global leader in clinical development and patient access solutions, empowering life sciences companies to accelerate innovative therapies from research to patient care.

Biotechnology Research Research Services Professional Services

Location Madison, Wisconsin, United States