R&D Technician I

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.

Essential Functions

• Performs conduct procedures in strict compliance to the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), QA/QC procedures, OSH 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 Requirements

• A high school diploma or G.E.D is 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.

Certification/Licensure

• N/A

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

Work Environment

• Predominantly clinical conduct environment
• Non-supervisory, non-managerial