Clinical Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, nursing, medical assisting, or a related life science field.
• Foundational understanding of the Fitzpatrick Skin Phototype scale and how human skin reacts to UV radiation.
• Manual dexterity to apply products precisely over specified surface areas.
• Ability to perform basic calculations and follow complex technical protocols without deviation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with clinical trial participants from diverse backgrounds.
• Normal color vision to assess skin redness (erythema) accurately.
• Flexibility to work around sun hours, including timing skin evaluations 16–24 hours after exposure.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience in a clinical trial environment, dermatology office, or analytical laboratory.
• Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification.
• Experience using a spectrophotometer or colorimeter.
• Prior experience with ISO 24444 or FDA 2011 sunscreen testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vivo SPF testing by applying precise amounts of sunscreen products to human volunteers’ skin.
• Operate specialized UV solar simulators and monitor exposure times to determine each subject’s Minimal Erythema Dose (MED).
• Record skin reactions, timing, and dosage accurately in electronic data capture systems or physical lab notebooks.
• Screen volunteers against inclusion and exclusion criteria, including skin type and medical history, and provide post-test care instructions.
• Calibrate and maintain radiometers and solar simulators to ensure consistent UV output.
• Follow Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain laboratory accreditation.