Research Associate

Work Schedule

Other

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Location/Division Specific Information
Alongside clinical research through our PPD® clinical research portfolio, our work in Accelerated Enrollment Solutions optimizes each step of the patient journey in clinical trials, such as securing sites and recruiting patients, allowing for more patients to participate in clinical research. Your determination to put patients at the heart of every decision will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Discover Impactful Work:
Provides general support to technical procedures with a range of complexity, including phlebotomy. Collects study-specific data by performing technical and non-technical procedures and interacting with patients. May also assist with the verification of patient data and collecting source documentation to complete the medical history. Monitors and ensures overall compliance at the site.
A day in the Life:
May perform technical procedures running patient clinics including vital signs, Fibroscan, height, weight, Electrocardiogram etc. Fully informs patients about the tests to be conducted and guides patients in the requirements of the trial.
May perform Phlebotomy tests.
Performs non-technical procedures, including urine collection, subject walks and safety monitoring.
Under the general supervision of a licensed physician, may conduct the education, evaluation, treatment and follow-up of sleep disorders for clinic patients by following sleep laboratory operating procedures, applying electrodes and sensors to ensure the collection of appropriate data of the sleep testing process.
Prepares and calibrates equipment for testing to ensure proper functioning.
Interacts regularly with patients during study visits in order to perform study related procedures.
Undertakes screening tests in accordance with protocol requirements.
Assists in the lab, sample processing and/or liaise with laboratories.
Manages and/or completes ordering of clinical supplies.
May assist with or oversee the maintenance of accurate freezer logs, specimen labelling and other documentation.
May take consent if permitted according to country regulations.
Reports Quality Incidents and participates in the investigation and resolution.
Provides administrative support as needed.
Ensures adherence to COP’s, SOP’s, GCP and local regulations.
Provides training to new staff.
Note: Some tasks listed above only to be conducted as per country regulations and with relevant valid qualifications/ certification or supervision.
Keys to Success:
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Experience
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years).
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, Abilities
Good medical terminology and ability to perform conducting of vital signs
Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), with ability to learn and maintain a good working knowledge of FDA regulations and company/client SOPs and WPDs
Strong organizational skills and flexibility to manage workload and meet changing timelines, handling multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
Thorough attention to detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency in data entry
Strong interpersonal/customer service skills, positive attitude and good oral and written communication
Capable of working in a team or independently
Strong English language and grammar skills
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and basic understanding of clinical trial database systems
Strong analytical and data management skills to effectively analyze data/systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.
Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Frequent mobility required.
Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.
Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
Regular and consistent attendance.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!