As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US.
We are currently seeking a Dietary Coordinator to interact directly with our healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols and enjoy working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Each day is different you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (ascending dose first-in-human food effect drug to drug interactions etc.)
This is a full-time office/clinic-based job in Madison WI. Work hours will be mainly 1st shift. May have to work an occasional evening or weekend to support larger trials.
If you join us you will work with some of the worlds leading pharmaceutical biotechnology and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a new drug.
Many are drawn to this profession because of its direct impact on patient care. If this is your case you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials. Whilst allowing you to have a close face-to-face relationship with participants and as you continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge youll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved you know youll touch many patients lives around the world.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
You will utilize your skills knowledge and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care in clinical research.
Other key responsibilities:
Follows specific study dietary requisitions completed by the study/clinical coordinator to create menus
Work with the dietician for nutritional guidance as needed
Places dietary orders with appropriate vendor
Coordinates the delivery of dietary supplies
Maintains appropriate dietary supply inventory levels in a cost-efficient manner
Maintains cost records for study meal cost reports
Coordinates the dietary duties and schedules of the Dietary Assistant
Maintains soft drink inventory
Supports and participates in Corporate and Departmental initiatives
All other duties as needed or assigned
YOU NEED TO BRING
High School Diploma or equivalent
Food Service Certification preferred
Computer skills including data entry word processing and electronic mail system
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos
Ability to function effectively in a work environment with time restraints
1-2 years of related experience
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements
The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:
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.
What do you get
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 ERGs (employee resource groups)
Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.
Required Experience:
IC