Research Tech - Per Diem

ThermoFisher Scientific; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Texas is seeking a Research Technician to support Phase I study conduction, collect data, and perform technical procedures under supervision.

You will interact with study subjects, perform routine non-technical tasks like urine collections, and help ensure safety and compliance in a demanding clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Technical positions may require a certificate
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job or ability to be trained in Phase I technical procedures

Responsibilities

• Performs technical procedures including Automated Vital Signs, Electrocardiogram, blood collections, etc.
• Performs non-technical procedures including urine collections, subject walks and safety monitoring
• Interacts regularly with study subjects in all in-house and outpatient studies in order to perform study related procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Phase I procedures training

Subject interaction

Team collaboration

Education

High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate may be required

Job description

Work Schedule

Other

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift

Job Description

Join Us as a Research Technician – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation!

We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.

As a Research Technician , you will support the study conduction process for Phase I clinical studies. You will collect study-specific data by performing technical and non-technical procedures.

What You’ll Do:

• Performs technical procedures including Automated Vital Signs, Electrocardiogram, blood collections, etc.
• Performs non-technical procedures including urine collections, subject walks and safety monitoring.
• Interacts regularly with study subjects in all in-house and outpatient studies in order to perform study related procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Technical positions may require a certificate
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job or ability to be trained in Phase I technical procedures.

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to be trained in all Phase I technical procedures
• Ability to interact with subjects and staff in a professional manner
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is performed in an office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Frequently works long hours and varying shifts
• Frequently works weekends and/or holidays
• Frequently works at a fast pace under varying time constraints
• Frequently requires working on multiple priorities simultaneously
• Frequent exposure to bio-hazardous material, infectious diseases and/or illnesses
• Personal protective equipment may be required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.