R&D Technician I

Description:

Duration: Ongoing project year over year; no tenure.

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 then 1 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:

1. Minimum one year experience in venipuncture (also known as Phlebotomy).

2. At least one of the following required and results to be presented during their onboarding screenings:

A) Completion of a formal Phlebotomy certificate OR B) Medical Assistant program certificate is required.

3. A high school diploma or G.E.D is required.

Screening Requirements:

1. Basic Background Check

2. Drug 11 Panel with Fentanyl

3. Medical Screenings:

A) Vision Screen - Near, Far, Color, Depth and Peripheral

B) Vital Signs

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 to the study protocol, Good Clinical

Practice standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), QA/QC procedures, OSH

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

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.

Experienc

• 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.

• Certification/Licensure N/A
• 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)

Other N/A

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Incumbents in this class are

subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting

materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

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

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