About the Role
The Research Team Recruiter is responsible for the successful recruitment of subject volunteers for Phase I research studies and provides the Informed Consent Session as delegated by the Principal Investigator. This role prepares all required paperwork to accurately capture data regarding subject inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Responsibilities
- Review protocols to determine study-specific inclusion/exclusion information.
- Evaluate protocols for gaps in information and discuss omissions with Team Leader and Project Manager to develop clear criteria.
- Set up screenings for participants, determining the number and times of screenings and physicals to meet team and staffing needs.
- Keep Senior Research Technician staff apprised of screening times to ensure adequate help with procedures.
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled screening with complete screening paperwork for the required number of screening participants.
- Conduct the Informed Consent session by reading aloud the most recently approved version of the Informed Consent to volunteers.
- Ensure each subject screened has been properly consented, has a signed informed consent, and all questions answered prior to any procedures.
- Ensure all study participants’ paperwork is complete and adequately reflects their participation in the study screening process.
- Ensure all subjects’ and screening failure paperwork is kept with the study to meet FDA requirements.
- Ensure physician reviews all clinical labs, ECGs, and other tests as required.
- Develop screening tools and source documents to ensure adherence to all inclusion/exclusion criteria.
- Review computerized phone-screening tool for accuracy.
Requirements
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.).
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 2 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
- Demonstrated ability managing multiple responsibilities and completion of projects in either a work or school setting.
- Ability to clearly explain information to a wide variety of individuals.
- Ability to speak in front of an audience.
- Ability to function with multiple types of individuals in potentially difficult or uncomfortable settings.
- Strong planning and organizational capabilities to manage multiple tasks and multiple study groups at one time.
- Ability and willingness to learn to administer investigational drugs or test investigational devices.
- Work is performed in an office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
- Occasional drives to site locations.
- Potential Occasional travel required.
- Frequent long hours, weekends and/or holidays.
- Exposure to blood and biohazardous waste.
- Be available by cell phone after hours.
- Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions.
Skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Effective time management skills.
Location
- Office
- Clinical environment
Work Type
- Standard (Mon-Fri)
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years
Education Level
- High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
- Certificate (for technical positions)
About the Company
- 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.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees.
- We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.
- When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence.
- You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.
