Research technician, per diem

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Phase I and IB trials represent the first practical tests of a compound’s clinical relevance and commercial viability. They are the culmination of years or even decades of research. Moreover, they set the stage for subsequent studies that will ultimately determine your compound’s efficacy, safety and positive impact on patient’s lives.
As a Research Technician you will be offered comprehensive training to provide technical support services such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECGs, EKGs to the study conduction teams, helping to assure successful study completion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:
High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job or ability to be trained in Phase I technical procedures.
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to be trained in all Phase I technical procedures
• Ability to interact with subjects and staff in a professional manner
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

SUMMARIZED PURPOSE:

Supports the study conduction process for Phase I clinical studies. Collects study-specific data by
performing technical and non-technical procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs technical procedures including Automated Vital Signs, Electrocardiogram, blood collections, etc.
• Performs non-technical procedures including urine collections, subject walks and safety monitoring.
• Interacts regularly with study subjects in all in-house and outpatient studies in order to perform study related procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned