R&D Technician

Description

Ongoing project year over year; no tenure.

Training Schedule:

• Training is up to 3 months. This is usually 3 days a week onsite from 6:30am – 3:00pm. Once they complete training, the working hours will fluctuate from 0 hours a week up to 40 hours a week.

Shift Schedule: Candidates must have open availability to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift as scheduled. Shift schedules are given to workers a week in advance.

Typical work schedule is 75% 1st shift and about 25% 2nd shift.

1st – Monday - Sunday 6:30AM to 3:00PM

2nd – Monday - Sunday 2:30PM to 11:00PM

3rd – Monday - Sunday 10:30PM to 7:00AM

Temp to perm: Yes based on performance and openings

Core essential skill sets to be considered for the role:

• Must have a current CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation card
• Experience as a phlebotomist
• Experience as a Medical Assistant or phlebotomist 

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

Qualifications:

• Education A high school diploma or G.E.D. and advanced medical procedure training or Phlebotomist certification is required.

Experienc?

• 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