R&D Technician I

The role of the Research Technician is to serve as an integral member of the site and study team during study processes, including pre-admit, admission, orientation, conduct, discharge and study close. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Incumbents in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Job Title: R&D Technician I
Location: Miramar, FL
Duration: 12+ Months (Ongoing project year over year; no tenure.)
Employment Type: Temp to Perm (Yes based on performance and openings)
 
Job Description
Training Schedule

• Training is up to 3 months. This is usually 3 days a week onsite from 6:30am – 3:00pm.
• Once they complete training, the working hours will fluctuate from 0 hours a week up to 40 hours a week. The associates fill out a form listing the days and hours they can work and the client will schedule as needed.
• The client cannot guarantee the days and number of hours they might work. Many of the workers have more then 1 job and they are able to fit into their working schedules.

Shift Schedule
Candidates must have open availability to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift as scheduled.
Shift schedules are given to workers a week in advance.
Typical work schedule is 75% 1st shift and about 25% 2nd shift.

• 1st Shift: Monday - Sunday, 6:30AM to 3:00PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday - Sunday, 2:30PM to 11:00PM
• 3rd Shift: Monday - Sunday, 10:30PM to 7:00AM

Core Essential Skill Sets to Be Considered for the Role
1. Minimum one year experience in venipuncture (also known as Phlebotomy).
2. At least one of the following required and results to be presented during their onboarding screenings:
A) Completion of a formal Phlebotomy certificate OR
B) Medical Assistant program certificate is required.
3. A high school diploma or G.E.D is required.
Job Summary
The role of the Research Technician is to serve as an integral member of the site and study team during study processes, including pre-admit, admission, orientation, conduct, discharge and study close.
Essential Functions

• Performs conduct procedures in strict compliance to the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), QA/QC procedures, OSH guidelines and other state and local regulations as applicable.
• Provides assistance in the execution of clinical trials.
• Ensures the well-being and safety of study participants.
• Provides administrative and operational support.

Education Requirements

• A high school diploma or G.E.D is required.

Required Experience
At least one of the following experiences are required:q

• Certification/Licensure N/A.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Other pertinent qualifications/skills/knowledge necessary to perform the essential functions of the job:

• Able to obtain vital signs and perform ECGs.
• Able to perform telemetry and insertion of intravenous catheters, or a willingness to learn.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and handle multiple competing priorities.
• Able to work with tight deadlines.
• Able to function independently within a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Incumbents in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Physical Demands

• Bending and leaning up to 4 hours - changing position approximately every 2 minutes.
• Variable hours including nights and weekends.

Work Environment

• Predominantly clinical conduct environment.
• Non-supervisory, non-managerial.