Clinical Research Associate (Level I) - FSP

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences related field or a Registered Nursing certification or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimal clinical monitoring experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2 years) in a clinical environment where experience is gained in clinical trials, medical terminology, medical research, clinical research or health care or experience in a health sciences field with formal training in medical terminology and anatomy may be considered.
• Valid driver’s license where applicable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Basic medical/therapeutic area knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Ability to attain and maintain a working knowledge of ICH GCPs and applicable regulations and
• procedural documents
• Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with medical personnel
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain customer focus through the utilization of good listening skills, attention to detail and the ability to perceive customers’ underlying issues
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to remain flexibile and adaptable in a wide range of scenarios
• Well-developed critical thinking skills, including but not limited to: critical mindset, in-depth
• investigation for appropriate root cause analysis and problem solving
• Ability to manage Risk Based Monitoring concepts and processes
• Ability to work in a team or independently as required
• Good computer skills: solid knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn appropriate
• software
• Good English language and grammar skills

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• This role requires independent travel up to 80%, inclusive of traveling in automobiles, airplanes, and trains