What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Tech II - Dallas, TX position at Fortrea?
As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Conducting operations in ~100 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.
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 II, 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 openings 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
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:
Fortrea Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your job application, pre-employment testing, job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact: taaccommodationsrequest@fortrea.com. Please note that this e-mail address is only for job seekers requesting an accommodation. Please do not use this e-mail to check the status of your application.
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 II, 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 openings 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.
- Assist with QC of source documents and case report forms (CRFs).
- Transcription of data from source documentation onto the CRFs for simple to complex studies and QC of CRFs.
- Observe study subjects for general well-being and report appropriately.
- Check-in and check-out study participants.
- Undertake any other duties as required.
- Associate’s degree or BS degree in related field.
- Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
- EMT, Phlebotomy, CMA or CNA certification, preferred.
- 1-2 years of clinical research experience.
- 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.
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)
Fortrea Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your job application, pre-employment testing, job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact: taaccommodationsrequest@fortrea.com. Please note that this e-mail address is only for job seekers requesting an accommodation. Please do not use this e-mail to check the status of your application.
