Research Associate II

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Research Associate II supports clinical research operations by conducting patient clinic procedures, managing patient care workflows, assisting with administrative tasks, maintaining regulatory compliance, and contributing to the quality and efficiency of clinical services. The role involves direct interaction with patients during study visits and may include technical procedures, phlebotomy, specimen handling, sleep-study support, and screening tests, subject to applicable country regulations, qualifications, certifications, and supervision.

The position works in office and laboratory environments and may involve occasional drives to site locations and occasional domestic and international travel. It requires regular use of computers, frequent interaction with others, periods of intense concentration, and the ability to manage changing demands and multiple tasks. The role reports to general supervision where specified; sleep-disorder procedures are conducted under the general supervision of a licensed physician.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
• Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, comparable to 2 or more years.
• Good medical terminology knowledge and ability to conduct vital-sign measurements.
• Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), with ability to learn and maintain working knowledge of FDA regulations and company/client SOPs and WPDs.
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility to manage workload, changing timelines, and multiple tasks.
• Thorough attention to detail for accurate and efficient data entry.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills, a positive attitude, and good oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong English language and grammar skills.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and a basic understanding of clinical-trial database systems.
• Strong analytical and data-management skills to assess data and systems for accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, as stated in the environmental conditions.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements described, including frequent mobility, repetitive hand movements, and occasional crouching, stooping, bending, and twisting.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical procedures during patient clinics, such as taking vital signs, height and weight measurements, and electrocardiograms; explain tests and trial requirements to patients.
• Perform phlebotomy tests.
• Conduct non-technical procedures such as urine collection, subject walks, and safety monitoring.
• Under a licensed physician’s general supervision, support sleep-disorder education, evaluation, treatment, and follow-up by following sleep-laboratory procedures and applying electrodes and sensors for sleep testing.
• Prepare and calibrate testing equipment.
• Interact with patients during study visits to perform study-related procedures.
• Conduct screening tests in accordance with protocol requirements.
• Work independently in the laboratory, process samples, and/or liaise with laboratories.
• Manage or complete ordering of clinical supplies.
• Assist with or oversee freezer logs, specimen labeling, and other documentation.
• Obtain patient consent when permitted by country regulations.
• Report quality incidents and participate in their investigation and resolution.
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• Follow COPs, SOPs, GCP, and local regulations.
• Train new staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level