Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

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

Day to day responsibilities:

• Performs technical procedures including Automated Vital Signs,

• Electrocardiogram, blood collections, etc.

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

• Performs advanced technical procedures including platelet aggregation, holter

• monitoring, difficult blood collections and advanced phlebotomy techniques.

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

• Mentors and assists team members.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

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

• Technical positions may require a certificate

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 1 year).

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:

• General knowledge of the clinical research process

• General knowledge of Phase I clinic operations

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Attention to detail and organizational capabilities

• Effective time-management and multi-tasking skills

• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is performed in an office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.

• Frequently works long hours and varying shifts

• Frequently works weekends and/or holidays

• Frequently works at a fast pace under varying time constraints

• Frequently requires working on multiple priorities simultaneously

• Frequent exposure to bio-hazardous material, infectious diseases and/or illnesses

• Personal protective equipment may be required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally stationary for 1 - 2 hours per day.

• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

• Frequent mobility required.

• Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.

• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.

• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with he ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• May interact with others, relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups.

• Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions from management. May require periods of intense concentration.

• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence.

• Ability to perform under stress.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Regular and consistent attendance.