Research Technician (Phlebotomist) - Per Diem

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Work Schedule

Flex with On Call Duty

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Compensation: $17.00/HR
Shift: Per Diem

Our Early Development team focuses on Phase I and IB trials which 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.

Discover Impactful Work:

As a Research Technician, you will receive comprehensive training in various technical support services, such as phlebotomy, vital signs monitoring, ECGs, and more. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring the successful completion of Phase I clinical trials by performing both technical and non-technical procedures. By collecting study-specific data through these procedures, you will contribute significantly to the overall study conduction process.

A day in the Life:

• Performs technical procedures including automated vital signs, electrocardiogram, urine collections, blood collections, etc.

• Interacts regularly with study subjects in all in-house and outpatient studies in order to perform study related procedures.

• Performs non-technical procedures including subject walks and safety monitoring.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Keys to Success:

Education

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.

Experience

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job or ability to be trained in Phase I technical procedures (0-1 years).

• 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.

• Active Phlebotomy License required

Knowledge, Skills, 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.
  
  

Required Availability (Lab "All Shifts"):

• This position is a per diem role, requiring flexibility to work across all shift types: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.

• Training Requirement: All new employees must complete a mandatory training period during the 1st shift (typically 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM) for the first month of employment.

• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as required by the department schedule.

• Ability to respond to on-call requests and cover shifts on short notice is essential.

• Willingness to rotate shifts and adapt to changing schedules as needed.

Work Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing 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 and/or standing for typical working hours.

• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.

• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.

• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.

• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!