Clinical Trials Screening Technician

at  RDL Scientific

RDL Scientific are offering an exciting opportunity to join a science-led global pharmaceutical company as a Screening Technician based in Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge.
The Clinical Unit Cambridge (CUC) undertakes First Time in Human (FTIH), Phase 1 and Experimental Medicine clinical trial studies. The role of the Screening Technician is to support the assessment of potentially suitable participants to take part in these clinical trials by performing duties related to the selection, screening and maintaining the health of potential participants.

The Screening Technician will be responsible for the high quality of clinical procedures during screening of potential participants.

• You will be entrusted to provide outstanding care and ensure efficient set up and conduct of screening activities. The role will involve a broad range of tasks including conducting volunteer assessments, sample collection, and data collection and entry.
• You will be responsible for creating a welcoming environment for our volunteers, ensuring they are always treated with dignity, privacy, and safety as the number one priority

Key Responsibilities:

• Always maintain the safety and well-being of all volunteers.
• Perform clinical assessments including but not limited to phlebotomy, ECG’s, vitals, spirometry, venepuncture as required and/or according to protocol requirements.
• Efficient and safe collection of samples from volunteers including accurate labelling and management.
• Ensure the local study procedures and operations follow HRA, ICH, GCP, GLP, ethical, regulatory, and legal guidelines, relevant SOPs, and GSK company policies.
• Collect and record clinical data accurately, consistent with company policy, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Perform data management activities including quality checking and maintenance of all related recruitment/screening documentation.
• Ensure screening areas/wards are clean, tidy, and properly stocked for the optimal care of volunteers.
• Attend appropriate study and departmental meetings as needed.
• Provide general administration support as required, e.g., arrangement of volunteer appointments, organizing transport as required etc.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Well-developed communication (written and oral) and numerical skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills
• Demonstrate ability to accurately complete detailed work
• Ability to prioritise diverse workload whilst showcasing flexibility
• Ability to learn computer programs, databases, and scientific applications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Qualifications/Characteristics:

Basic:

• Educated to at least GCSE/A level standard or equivalent
• Experience in a healthcare environment. e.g., healthcare assistant, lab assistant/technician, phlebotomist
• Enthusiastic and can-do attitude

Preferred:

• Degree in Life Sciences or health-related field
• Nursing or Healthcare Assistant qualification
• Immediate Life Support/Basic Life Support certified
• Possess an understanding of ethical, regulatory, and legal requirements such as ICH, HTA, HRA, GCP.
• Experience working in a clinical research environment or in health screening

Unfortunately, RDL Scientific are unable to offer sponsorship for VISAs
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Experience:

• Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Phlebotomy: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• BLS Certification (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In perso

The Screening Technician will be responsible for the high quality of clinical procedures during screening of potential participants.

• You will be entrusted to provide outstanding care and ensure efficient set up and conduct of screening activities. The role will involve a broad range of tasks including conducting volunteer assessments, sample collection, and data collection and entry.
• You will be responsible for creating a welcoming environment for our volunteers, ensuring they are always treated with dignity, privacy, and safety as the number one priorit

Key Responsibilities:

• Always maintain the safety and well-being of all volunteers.
• Perform clinical assessments including but not limited to phlebotomy, ECG’s, vitals, spirometry, venepuncture as required and/or according to protocol requirements.
• Efficient and safe collection of samples from volunteers including accurate labelling and management.
• Ensure the local study procedures and operations follow HRA, ICH, GCP, GLP, ethical, regulatory, and legal guidelines, relevant SOPs, and GSK company policies.
• Collect and record clinical data accurately, consistent with company policy, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Perform data management activities including quality checking and maintenance of all related recruitment/screening documentation.
• Ensure screening areas/wards are clean, tidy, and properly stocked for the optimal care of volunteers.
• Attend appropriate study and departmental meetings as needed.
• Provide general administration support as required, e.g., arrangement of volunteer appointments, organizing transport as required etc