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

Fortrea; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD

401(K)

Paid time off

Employee recognition awards

ERGs

Job summary

Fortrea in Madison, WI is seeking a Clinical Research Technician II to perform clinical and administrative tasks for phase 1 studies in a fast-paced environment. You will support participants, collect vital signs, and assist with ECGs and sample handling under protocol guidance.

Open to new grads and experienced professionals; includes six weeks of paid training and a typical Mon-Fri 6:30am-2:30pm shift. This office-based role connects you with world-leading pharma and medical device sponsors.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of care for participants in clinical trials and respond to emergencies according to protocol and regulatory standards.
• Accurately perform blood pressure, venipuncture, weights, pulse, respiratory rate, and temperature readings.
• Prepare and record ECGs/Holters accurately.
• Collect and process biological samples as specified in the protocol.
• Monitor meals to ensure dietary compliance by research participants.
• Assist in room and medical equipment preparation.
• Assist with screening procedures as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working and study environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Venipuncture

ECG

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Clinical judgement

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

EMT certification

Phlebotomy certification

CMA or CNA certification

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.

• Work shift: Mon-Fri / 630am-230pm.
• Open to new grads and experienced 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

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.

What do you get?

Benefits

Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)
• 401(K)
• 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.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Varied hours may be required.

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