Research Technician, Bank Contract, Leeds

7 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom LEE Fortrea Clinical Research Unit Limited Full time

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

What if your Research Technician skills are what we need to make new medicines faster for patients?

As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have recently brought to life four ultra-modern Clinical Research Units in the UK and US... and the jewel in the crown is our facility at Drapers Yard Leeds . A brand new, world class, state-of-the-art 65,000 ft2 clinic with 100 beds (and growing), fully dedicated to Phase I Clinical research (and 7 minutes walking from the train station)

This is where you come in because we are now expanding our team of Clinical Research Technicians.

You will need to be able to commit to working 5 over 7 days per week and to shift work, including twilight, nights and weekends. This means you will have the you may not be guaranteed these hours every week as these

WHY IS THIS A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY?

You will gain a profound insight into how clinical trials are executed as you will be cross-trained in multiple departments and work with different teams depending on where you will be most needed.

You will witness first-hand dosing and safety research a s they are being conducted in real time . When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you ́ll touch many patient ́s lives around the world.

Support us on our mission "To help make life-changing healthcare solutions possible". Apply now and be part of an extraordinary journey.

WHO YOU ARE

You may bring some previous experience from a clinical setting or you may be taking your first step into a career in clinical research. Either way we want to hear from you. You need to bring:

A good standard of general education, A levels or GCSE. Some of these positions may be ideal for individuals who can manage their studies alongside a flexible schedule or recent graduates. . Able to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

The important thing for us is you have worked and thrived in a professional environment that is:

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 rapidly : where last minute deadlines are not uncommon, asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot, Technology supported: we are moving towards a paper-free, electronic data collection & analysis environment.

Please, recall this is a working-in-shifts job.

ON A NORMAL DAY, YOU WILL...

Learn. And grow. No two days will be the same because you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (single and multiple ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug to drug interactions, radiolabelled human AME etc.)

The core of your work will be supporting Phase 1 clinical trials being conducted in the clinic. All our teams at Drapers Yard live to answer one question: is the drug safe? Under this framework, you will work directly with clinical trials ́ Healthy Volunteers and some Patient Populations to:

Accurately perform blood pressure, venipuncture, body weight, pulse, respiratory rate, and temperature readings Preparation and accurate recording of ECGs/Holters Collection and processing of biological samples as specified in the protocol and ensures the proper distribution of those samples Monitor meals to ensure dietary compliance by research participants Assist in the preparation of rooms and medical equipment Assist with screening procedures as needed Maintain a clean, safe and efficient working and study environment

Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact.



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