What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Tech I - ONSITE in Daytona Beach, Florida position at Fortrea?
We are currently seeking a Research Tech I, to 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, office-based position in Daytona Beach, Florida.
If you join us, you will work with some of the worlds 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, youll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know youll touch many patients lives around the world.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
You will perform practical/administrative activities of clinical trials in Clinical
Pharmacology in line with protocol and regulatory requirements.
Other key responsibilities:
- Accurately perform blood pressure, venipuncture, weights, pulse, respiratory rate, and
- temperature readings.
- Preparation and accurate recording of ECGs/Holter's.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0 - 1 year of clinical research experience.
- Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools or controls, including a computer keyboard, for up to 6 hours per day.
- Must be able to stand and/or bend for up to 6 hours per day.
- CPR/AED Certification is required for the position.
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?
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)
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As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.
