Research Technician Madison Wi

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 **Clinical** **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 **Madison, WI**. If you join us, you will work with some of the world´s 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, you´ll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s 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**: * Accurately perform blood pressure, venipuncture, weights, pulse, respiratory rate, and temperature readings * Preparation and accurate recording of ECGs/Holters * Collection and processing of biological samples as specified in the protocol and ensures the proper distribution of those samples * Monitors meals to ensure dietary compliance by research participants * Assist in the preparation of rooms and medical equipment * Assist with screening procedures as needed * Maintain a clean, safe and efficient working and study environment * Other duties as assigned **YOU NEED TO BRING…** * High School Diploma or equivalent * EMT, Phlebotomy, CMA or CNA certification, preferred * 0 – 1 year of related experience. 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) **_Physical Requirements:_** * _Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day._ * _Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment._ * _Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck._ * _Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf._ * _Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs._ * _Regular and consistent attendance._ * _Varied hours may be required._ Learn more about our [EEO & Accommodations request here](https://careers.fortrea.com/us/en/eeo-and-accommodations).