Screening Technician Dallas, TX (On-Site)

***Must possess previous experience as a Medical or Screening Technician or as a Nursing Assistant.***

*** Phlebotomy experience required***

***Prior clinical research experience preferred***

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 Screening Technician 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 Dallas TX.

Work hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm. Occasionally may need to come a little earlier and stay later depending upon clinical trial needs.

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 Technician are drawn to their 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 clinical research.

Other 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.

• Foster respectful relationships with study participants.

• Accurately record all research data obtained or observed.

• Assist with QC of source documents and case report forms.

• Maintains a basic understanding of current regulatory requirements.

• Attends all required meetings as appropriate.

• Assist as necessary with study procedures.

• Maintains accurate records of all work undertaken.

• Maintains skills to perform all study tasks as required.

• Maintains constant awareness of participant safety and dignity at all times.

• Handles participant complaints efficiently and effectively in order that their satisfaction is maintained.

• Ensures that client and participant confidentiality is maintained.

• Responds to client and team queries in a timely manner.

• Takes ownership for the quality and standard of own work.

• Observe study subjects for general well-being and report appropriately.

• Check in and check out study participants as requested.

• All other duties as needed or assigned.

YOU NEED TO BRING

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• EMT Phlebotomy CMA or CNA certification preferred.

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)

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.

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.