Research Technician - Dallas, TX

Role Summary

Seeking a Research Technician to lead and support the Clinical Pharmacology Start-up team in initiating Early Phase clinical trials for clients. This is a full-time, rotating-shifts, office-based position in Dallas, TX. The role involves contributing to the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics assessment of new drugs and maintaining close participant interactions in Phase 1 trials.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and meeting timelines is critical; ability to adapt to changing priorities; strong teamwork and people skills; technology-based data collection.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent