Clinical Research Technician

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Technician will demonstrate understanding of research and organize work assignments to maintain scheduled study times for appropriate research events. This role will carry out major experimental protocol events including EKGs, phlebotomy, urine collection, standard measurements, vital signs, and blood pressures. The technician will demonstrate knowledge and skills interacting with human participants, investigators, and other research support personnel. They will set up and monitor data collection equipment, and according to protocol, collect and process biologic specimens, including blood, urine, and saliva. The role involves conducting standardized chemical and physical tests on experimental or clinical materials/specimens, administering written and computerized tests, and completing study forms as necessary. Additionally, the technician will assist in the preparation and distribution of meals as scheduled in protocols and complete documentation as necessary. Travel to other hospital departments may be required to conduct clinical research procedures. The technician must follow universal/standard precautions, maintain clean and safe work and subject areas, and report unsafe work areas to appropriate leadership. Maintaining the safety and wellbeing of participants at all times is crucial, as is demonstrating professionalism and respect for subject rights and individual needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with two years' experience in a clinical research environment.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills necessary.
• Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to follow directions carefully, and once trained, to work with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Possesses the ability to continually learn new computer skills and update existing skills.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and to work cooperatively with peers.
• Ability to perform role in a team environment.
• Initiative and sound judgment are displayed in crisis or unexpected situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of the research and organizes work assignment to maintain the scheduled study times for appropriate research events.
• Carries out major experimental protocol events including EKGs, phlebotomy, urine collection, standard measurements, vital signs, and blood pressures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills interacting with human participants, investigators, and other research support personnel.
• Sets up and monitors data collection equipment.
• According to protocol, collects and processes biologic specimens, including blood, urine, and saliva.
• Conducts standardized chemical and physical tests on experimental or clinical materials/specimens.
• Administers written and computerized tests and completes study forms as necessary.
• Assists in preparation and distribution of meals as scheduled in protocols and completes documentation as necessary.
• Travels to other hospital departments as required conducting clinical research procedures.
• Follows universal/standard precautions and maintains clean and safe work and subject areas, reports unsafe work areas to appropriate leadership.
• Maintains the safety and wellbeing of participants at all times.
• Demonstrates professionalism and respect for subject rights and individual needs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED