Research Technician - Dallas, TX

Fortrea; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea, a leading Clinical Research Organization, is hiring a Research Technician in Dallas, TX. This role involves supporting clinical pharmacology studies by utilizing clinical judgment and ensuring participant care. The position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work alongside top pharmaceutical companies in early-phase trials.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD

401(K)

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee recognition awards

Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of clinical research experience is preferred.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced and technology-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks such as blood pressure and blood sample collection.
• Maintain a safe and clean study environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Clinical Judgment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

EMT, Phlebotomy, CMA or CNA certification

Job description

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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 Research Technician, to lead and support our Clinical Pharmacology Start-up team in initiating Early Phase clinical trials for our clients with maximum speed and efficiency.

This is a full-time, rotating shifts, office-based position in Dallas, TX. Multiple positions available.

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 Technicians 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 for participants in clinical trials and respond to emergency situations based upon clinical research standards.

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.
• Undertake any other duties as required.
  
  

YOU NEED TO BRING…

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• EMT, Phlebotomy, CMA or CNA certification, preferred.
• 0 -1 year of clinical research experience
  
  

Previous clinical experience is ideal, but not a must. We are open to consider recent graduates or any recent clinical 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.
  
  

What do you get?

Benefits

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 awards
• Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)
  
  

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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