Research Technician

Research Technician

Job Description:

Training Schedule: Training is up to 3 months. This is usually 3 days a week onsite from 6:30am 3:00pm. Once they complete training, the working hours will fluctuate from 0 hours a week up to 40 hours a week. The associates fill out a form listing the days and hours they can work and the client will schedule as needed. The client cannot guarantee the days and number of hours they might work. Many of the workers have more than one job and they are able to fit into their working schedules.

Shift Schedule: Candidates must have open availability to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift as scheduled. Shift schedules are given to workers a week in advance. Typical work schedule is 75% 1st shift and about 25% 2nd shift.

1st Monday - Sunday 6:30AM to 3:00PM

2nd Monday - Sunday 2:30PM to 11:00PM

3rd Monday - Sunday 10:30PM to 7:00AM

Temp to perm: Yes based on performance and openings

Core essential skill sets to be considered for the role:

• At least one of the following experiences are required: Completion of a formal Phlebotomy OR Medical Assistant program OR equivalent verifiable clinical experience (e.g., 1 years in a clinical setting) is required.
• A high school diploma or G.E.D is required.

Job Summary: The role of the Research Technician is to serve as an integral member of the site and study team during study processes, including pre-admit, admission, orientation, conduct, discharge and study close.

Essential Functions:

• Performs conduct procedures in strict compliance with the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), QA/QC procedures, OSHA guidelines and other state and local regulations as applicable
• Provides assistance in the execution of clinical trials
• Ensures the well-being and safety of study participants
• Provides administrative and operational support
• Searches participant luggage for contraband
• Sets up PK rooms according to study protocol needs
• Performs venipuncture, EKG tracing, and vital sign collection in strict accordance with trial protocols and GCP standards
• Executes specialized specimen collection, including urine collection and biological sample processing, ensuring sample integrity for laboratory analysis
• Manages study-specific tasks such as meal distribution, dietary monitoring, and clinical flow support

Education Requirements: A high school diploma or G.E.D is required. At least one of the following experiences are required: Completion of a formal Phlebotomy OR Medical Assistant program OR equivalent verifiable clinical experience (e.g., 1 years in a clinical setting) is required.

Experience: One to two (1-2) years of experience in a clinical environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Other pertinent qualifications/skills/knowledge necessary to perform the essential functions of the job):

• Able to obtain vital signs and perform ECGs
• Able to perform telemetry and insertion of intravenous catheters, or a willingness to learn
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to work independently and handle multiple competing priorities
• Able to work with tight deadlines
• Able to function independently within a team environment
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills and a strong attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Physical Demands: Bending and leaning up to 4 hours - changing position approximately every 2 minutes. Variable hours including nights and weekends.

Work Environment: Predominantly clinical conduct environment. Non-supervisory, non-managerial.