R&D Technician I

Planet Pharma Group; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Florida is seeking a Research Technician to join the study team through pre-admit, admission, conduct, discharge and close.

You will perform procedures per protocol and SOPs, assist in clinical trials, ensure participant safety, and provide administrative support; requires high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years in a clinical setting; ability to obtain vitals, ECGs, telemetry, and IV catheter insertion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in a clinical environment preferred.
• Ability to obtain vital signs and perform ECGs.
• Willingness to learn telemetry and IV catheter insertion.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Performs conduct procedures in compliance with study protocol and SOPs.
• Assists in execution of clinical trials and supports study team.
• Ensures participant safety and well-being throughout the study.
• Provides administrative and operational support as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

ECG

Telemetry

IV catheter insertion

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy program

Medical Assistant program

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary:

The role of the Research Technician is to serve as an integral member of the site and study team during study processes, including pre-admit, admission, orientation, conduct, discharge and study close.

Essential Functions:

• Performs conduct procedures in strict compliance to the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), QA/QC procedures, OSH guidelines and other state and local regulations as applicable
• Provides assistance in the execution of clinical trials
• Ensures the well-being and safety of study participants
• Provides administrative and operational support

Education Requirements:

A high school diploma or G.E.D is required.

At least one of the following experiences are required:

Completion of a formal Phlebotomy OR Medical Assistant program OR equivalent verifiable clinical experience (e.g., 1+ years in a clinical setting) is required.

Experience:

• One to two (1-2) years of experience in a clinical environment
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure N/A
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Other pertinent qualifications/skills/knowledge necessary to perform the essential functions of the job)
• Able to obtain vital signs and perform ECGs
• Able to perform telemetry and insertion of intravenous catheters, or a willingness to learn
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to work independently and handle multiple competing priorities
• Able to work with tight deadlines
• Able to function independently within a team environment
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills and a strong attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Incumbents in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Physical Demands:

• Bending and leaning up to 4 hours – changing position approximately every 2 minutes
• Variable hours including nights and weekends

Work Environment:

• Predominantly clinical conduct environment
• Non-supervisory, non-managerial

Set rate: 25/hr