Nursing Students
University of Wisconsin–Madison

Fortrea Clinical Research Nurse

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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 Clinical Research Technician, to interact directly with our healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols and enjoy working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Each day is different, you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug to drug interactions, etc.)

***Multiple Weekday shift available as follows***

  • Straight Day Shift / Weekday Only: (12 Hour) 6 AM – 6 PM

  • Straight Day Shift / Week Day Only: (8 Hour) 7 AM – 3 PM

  • Straight Day Shift / Weekend Only:(12 Hour) 6 AM  – 6 PM

This is a full-time, office/clinic-based job in Madison, WI.

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 Nurses 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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care clinical research.

Other key responsibilities:

  • Accurately perform blood pressure, venipuncture, weights, 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

  • Monitors 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

  • Other duties as assigned

YOU NEED TO BRING…

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • EMT, Phlebotomy, CMA or CNA certification, preferred

  • 0 – 1 year of related experience.

The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an 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 constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.

  • Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.

  • Technology based. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.

What do you get?

Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)

  • 401(K)

  • Paid time off (PTO)

  • Employee recognition awards

  • Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)

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This post was authored by Erica Cox on 12/26/2024.