Research Tech I (On-Call) (Daytona Beach, FL/on-site)

About the role

This is an on-call, as-needed position to assist in covering rotational shifts of days, mids, and nights and weekends. The role is office-based in Daytona Beach, FL, and a schedule will be provided in advance.

Responsibilities

• Interact directly with healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols.
• Accurately perform blood pressure, venipuncture, weights, pulse, respiratory rate, and temperature readings.
• Prepare and accurately record ECGs/Holters.
• Collect and process biological samples as specified in the protocol and ensure proper distribution of those samples.
• Monitor 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).
• EMT, CMA, or CNA certification preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• 1 year of related experience.

Work Environment

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

The role operates in an environment that is:

• Fast-paced: No deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and missing timelines by even a few minutes may create quality issues.
• Changing priorities: Requires constant adaptation and reprioritization.
• Team-oriented: Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills are essential for smooth study operations.
• Technology-based: Data is collected 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, and Vision insurance (multiple carriers).
• Life, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Employee recognition awards.
• Multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

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 the upper body and neck.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software, both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moving) objects, including luggage and a laptop computer, with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Varied hours may be required.