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

Fortrea; Alabama; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking a Clinical Research Technician II, On-Call, to interact with healthy volunteers in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting in Madison, WI. You will learn to read protocols and support various study types, including IV and monitoring tasks.

Open to new grads and experienced professionals, with six weeks of paid training and on-call shifts (8 or 10 hours, am/mid/afternoon/night). Weekend shifts available if desired.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
• Perform venipuncture and collect samples per protocol.
• Assist with ECGs/Holters and room preparation.
• Monitor dietary compliance and participant safety.
• Maintain a clean, safe study environment and assist with screening.

Skills

Venipuncture

Blood pressure

ECG/Holter

Teamwork

Education

EMT certification

Phlebotomy certification

CMA or CNA certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 Clinical Research Technician II, (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.

Work shift: 8 or 10 hour shifts available ( am/mid-afternoon/night) per applicants availability. No weekends required. However, weekend shifts are available if extra hours are desired.

*** 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 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.