PRN Lab Technician I, Early Phase Clinical Research – Dallas, TX

Fortrea; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee recognition awards

ERGs

Job summary

Fortrea in Dallas, TX is seeking a Lab Technician to support healthy volunteer clinical trials. You will handle high-volume specimen collection, processing, and shipping, operate lab equipment, and assist in quality initiatives in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

You will work rotating shifts, weekends as needed, and collaborate with a skilled clinical team while adhering to PPE and safety protocols. This PRN role offers comprehensive benefits for part- and full-time staff.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Willing to work rotating shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• High-volume collecting, handling, processing, and shipping specimens (including PK samples).
• Operate and maintain lab equipment and ensure a clean, safe work environment.
• Troubleshoot sample or equipment issues and manage reagent inventories.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

PPE use

Job description

Join one of the world’s largest Clinical Research Organizations and play a key role in advancing new medical treatments. Our Early Phase Unit is seeking a Lab Technician to support healthy volunteer clinical trials and help generate high‑quality data that shapes the future of medicine.This is a PRN, office-based position in Dallas, TX .What You’ll DoIn this hands-on role, you’ll work directly with study samples and support a wide variety of early‑phase clinical trials. No two days are the same. Key responsibilities include:High volume collecting, handling, processing, and shipping specimens (including PK samples).Operating and maintaining lab equipment and ensuring a clean, safe work environment.Troubleshooting sample or equipment issues.Managing reagent and supply inventories.Safely handling hazardous materials.Supporting daily lab workflows and participating in quality improvement initiatives.You’ll collaborate with a skilled clinical team and gain exposure to cutting-edge therapies, first‑in‑human studies, and innovative medical technologies.What You BringAt least 1 year of laboratory experience.Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment.Strong teamwork, adaptability, and attention to detail.Comfort working with biological specimens and using PPE as required.Work Environment:Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.Exposure to biological fluids.Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.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.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?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 awardsMultiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .