OPV(Out-patient visit) Research Technician - Dallas, TX (On-site)

Fortrea; Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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OPV(Out-patient visit) Research Technician - Dallas, TX (On-site)

*** Please note that this role requires experience with taking vitals, blood draws, and ECGs.***

We are one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations globally, operating four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US.

We are seeking an OPV Research Technician to interact directly with healthy volunteer participants, learn to read clinical research protocols, and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Each day offers exposure to a variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug-to-drug interactions, etc.).

This is a full-time, office/clinic-based position in Dallas, TX.

Joining us means collaborating with leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies during a crucial stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of new drugs.

Many professionals are drawn to this field because of its direct impact on patient care. Working in Phase 1 trials allows for close interaction with participants and involvement with cutting-edge medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When a drug you worked on gets approved, it can positively impact many patients worldwide.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgment to provide high-standard clinical research care.

Other key responsibilities:

1. Read protocols to assist with screening procedures and understand inclusion/exclusion criteria.
2. Coordinate with Project/Study Manager and Screening/Recruitment Supervisor for special screening procedures.
3. Help ensure recruiting questionnaires are accurate for participant eligibility.
4. Assist in preparing and organizing materials for screening and physical exams, including medical history and informed consent packets, participant calendars, and other documents.
5. Obtain informed consent and medical histories from screening volunteers.
6. Perform screening tasks such as measuring height, weight, frame size, venipuncture, vital signs, ECGs, spirometry, and lab procedures as required.
7. Review screening charts for accuracy and completeness.
8. Prepare charts for review by Project/Study Manager and Physician.
9. Maintain the status of study subjects in the database.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of research experience may substitute for education.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict adherence to study protocols.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities quickly.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with electronic data collection systems.

WHAT YOU GET:

Eligible employees working 20+ hours per week receive comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD insurance.
• 401(K) plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Employee recognition awards.
• Participation in multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.