Sr Research Tech at Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift

Job Description

Join Us as a Senior Research Technician – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation
We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.

As a Senior Research Technician, you will support the study conduction process for Phase I clinical studies. You will collect study-specific data by performing technical and non-technical procedures. Additionally, you will troubleshoot and resolve common procedural issues.

What You’ll Do:

• Performs technical procedures including Automated Vital Signs, Electrocardiogram, blood collections, etc.
• Performs non-technical procedures including urine collections, subject walks and safety monitoring.
• Mentor and oversee screening
• Performs advanced technical procedures including platelet aggregation, holter monitoring, difficult blood collections and advanced phlebotomy techniques.
• Interacts regularly with study subjects in all in-house and outpatient studies in order to perform study related procedures.
• Mentors and assists team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 1 year).

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of the clinical research process
• General knowledge of Phase I clinic operations
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail and organizational capabilities
• Effective time-management and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is performed in an office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Frequently works long hours and varying shifts
• Frequently works weekends and/or holidays
• Frequently works at a fast pace under varying time constraints
• Frequently requires working on multiple priorities simultaneously
• Frequent exposure to bio-hazardous material, infectious diseases and/or illnesses
• Personal protective equipment may be required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.