Research Tech

Job Description

Summarized Purpose: Supports the study conduction process for Phase I clinical studies. Collects study-specific data by performing technical and non-technical procedures.

Essential Functions and Other Job Information:

Essential Functions • 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. Job Complexity :

Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.

Job Knowledge

Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks. Supervision:

Received Normally follows established procedures on routine work, requires instructions only on new assignments.

Business Relationships:

Contacts are typically with individuals within own department and occasionally with contacts outside own organization. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some explanation or interpretation.

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 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.

Management Role:

No management responsibility

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. Percent Billable: 80% - 100%