Screening Technician, Early Phase Clinical Research - Dallas, TX

Fortrea•Dallas, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Screening Coordinator, to coordinate, compile and provide data to assist in recruiting, screening, and determining eligibility of volunteers for participation in clinical studies. This is a full-time, office-based position in Dallas, TX. 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 Coordinators 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or MA certification and 2 years related experience. Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
1 year experience in a medical clerical role.
Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 10-12 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.
Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.
Technology based. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Review study protocols to determine required screening procedures and eligibility criteria.
Coordinate special screening needs with Project/Study Manager and Recruitment Supervisor.
Ensure recruiting questionnaires accurately assess participant eligibility.
Prepare materials for screenings and physical exams (e.g., consent forms, calendars, medical history).
Obtain informed consent and medical histories from volunteers.
Conduct required screening tasks (e.g., vitals, ECGs, spirometry, lab work).
Review and verify accuracy of screening charts.
Print, file, and track lab results; follow up on repeat procedures.
Prepare charts for manager and physician review.
Maintain participant status in the database.
Support Screening Reception, including volunteer payments.
Coordinate screening schedules with Clinical Ops and Study Managers.
Align screening resources with daily appointment schedules.
Assist Screening Receptionist with volunteer activity tracking.
Support training of new screening staff as needed.
All other duties as needed or assigned.