Bank Research Technician

FORTREA IN LEEDS – WHERE BREAKTHROUGHS BEGIN Fortrea's cutting-edge Clinical Research Unit in Leeds is the crown jewel of our global operations. This state-of-the-art, 65,000 ft² facility with 100 beds is just a 7-minute walk from the train station. Dedicated to Phase I clinical trials, it’s where life-saving medicines begin their journey . You’ll be part of a team that asks one crucial question: will this new medicine be safe? Every day, you'll witness groundbreaking research in action. And when a drug you've worked on is approved, you'll know you've helped change lives across the globe. This is where you come in because we are now expanding our team of Clinical Research Technicians. This is a zero-hours, Bank position offering flexible working hours . You will have the potential to work up to 37 hours per week. However, you may not be guaranteed these hours every week as these will vary depending on business needs. Please kindly apply only if you can commit to working 5 over 7 days per week and to shift work, including twilight, nights and weekends.

UNIQUE ENTRY POINT INTO A CAREER IN CLINICAL TRIALS 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 as 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 levels or GCSE. 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.

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.) 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 Accurately record all research data obtained or observed Assist with QC of source documents and case report forms Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.