Overview
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 with the study protocol, Good Clinical.
- Practice standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), QA/QC procedures, OSHА 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.
Job Requirements:
Core essential skill sets to be considered for the role:
- A high school diploma or G.E.D is required.
- At least one of the following experiences are required:
- Completion of a formal Phlebotomy OR Medical Assistant program OR equivalent verifiable clinical experience (e.g., 1+ years in a clinical setting) is required.
Experience:
- 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.
Responsibilities:
- 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).
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. The associates fill out a form listing the days and hours they can work, and the client will schedule as needed. The client cannot guarantee the days and number of hours they might work. Many of the workers have more than 1 job and they are able to fit into their working schedules.
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 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
- 2nd – Monday - Sunday 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM
- 3rd – Monday - Sunday 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM
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.
This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to contribute to impactful biomedical research while honing their technical skills in a collaborative environment. We are committed to fostering growth through ongoing training opportunities in clinical research practices and laboratory techniques. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of science for better health outcomes!
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person