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OPV(Out-patient visit) Research Technician - Dallas, TX (On-site)

Fortrea
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Dallas
1341 West Mockingbird Lane (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2024

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US.

We are currently seeking a OPV Research Technician, to interact directly with our healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols and enjoy working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Each day is different, you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug to drug interactions, etc.)

This is a full-time, office/clinic-based job in Dallas, TX.

If you join us, you will work with some of the worlds leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a new drug.

Many are drawn to their profession because of its direct impact on patient care. If this is your case, you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials. Whilst allowing you to have a close face-to-face relationship with participants, and as you continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge, youll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know youll touch many patients lives around the world.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care clinical research.

Other key responsibilities:

  • Read protocols in order to assist with screening procedures necessary to determine participant qualification as well as to understand the Inclusion and Exclusion criteria for the study.

  • Work with Project/Study Manager and Screening/Recruitment Supervisor to arrange any special screening procedures that may be necessary for the study.

  • Provide assistance to ensure that recruiting questionnaire is accurate in helping to determine eligibility of study participants.

  • Assist with the preparation and organization of all necessary materials for participant screening and physical exams including, medical history packets, Informed Consent packets, participant calendars and any other necessary documents and/or forms required for the study.

  • Obtain informed consent and medical history from screening volunteers Page 2 of 2

  • Ensure that all necessary screening tasks have been performed including height, weight, frame size, venipuncture, vital signs, electrocardiograms, spirometry and simple laboratory procedures as needed and required per the study protocol.

  • Review screening charts for accuracy and completeness.

  • Prepare screening charts for Project/Study Manager and Physician review.

  • Maintain the status of study subjects in the database.

YOU NEED TO BRING...

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • 1-2 years research experience may be substituted for education requirement

The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:

  • Fast paced: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.

  • Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.

  • Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.

  • Technology based. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.

What do you get?

Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)

  • 401(K)

  • Paid time off (PTO)

  • Employee recognition awards

  • Multiple ERG's (employee resource groups)

Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com.

Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.

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