Fortrea

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

Lab Coordinator

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 Lab Coordinator, to coordinate and ensure samples are processed, stored, and shipped according to protocol requirements with support of collaborative team.

This is a full-time, office based position 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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials and respond to emergency situations based upon clinical research standards.

Other key responsibilities:

• Prepare, label, store, pack and dispatch samples to external laboratories in accordance with federal regulations.
• Learn and apply correct shipping procedures according to international regulations for biohazardous and dangerous goods. 
• Complete all related documentation. Tracks and documents PK sample shipments.
• Organize and communicate sample dispatch dates.
• Formulates specimen codes from protocol and prints labels.
• Labels and sets up specimen containers.
• Obtains body substances for testing in the approved manner. These substances may include blood, saliva, sputum, urine, and stool.
• Uses universal precautions when handling specimens.
• Assist with the maintenance, testing, calibration and cleaning of clinical equipment within the Clinical Operations department.
• Monitor temperature and organize refrigerator and freezer space. Arrange for clinical samples to be archived as required.
• Operates and maintains centrifuges, as required.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures as appropriate.
• Overtime and weekend work as required
• Other duties as assigned.

YOU NEED TO BRING…

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• English written and oral communication required
• Fortrea may consider relevant experience in lieu of educational requirements

Previous clinical experience is ideal, but not a must. We are open to consider recent graduates or any recent clinical 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)

Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com.

Fortrea is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.

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