R&D Technician I

Job Description

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs conduct procedures in strict compliance to 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.

Education and Experiencе:

• 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.
• One to two (1-2) years of experience in a clinical environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• 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.
• Bending and leaning up to 4 hours – changing position approximately every 2 minutes
• Variable hours including nights and weekends
• Predominantly clinical conduct environment Non-supervisory, non-managerial.