Research Technician Practical Nurse

**Work Schedule** Other **Environmental Conditions** Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) **Job Description** Supports the study conduction process for Phase I clinical studies. Collects study-specific data by performing technical and non-technical procedures. Flexible day hours working maximum 20 hours per week. Day and night shifts available (or both)! 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. * Interacts regularly with study subjects in all in-house and outpatient studies in order to perform study related procedures. * Performs other duties as assigned. **Qualifications:**  -------------------- Education and Experience:  -------------------------- * Czech Language is essential (minimum A2 level) * 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 or ability to be trained in Phase I technical procedures. 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:  --------------------------------- * 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 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 the 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.