Clinical Research Technician/Phlebotomist, Early Phase Clinical Research - Daytona Beach, FL

About the role

This is a full-time rotating shift and some weekends, office-based position in Daytona Beach, FL. A schedule will be given in advance. Interact directly with our healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• 1 year of related experience.
• EMT, CMA or CNA certification, preferred.

Work environment

• Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
• Exposure to biological fluids.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.

Physical requirements

• Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Varied hours may be required.

What you'll be comfortable with

• 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).