Laboratory Technician 1, Leeds

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. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.
As one of the largest early-stage Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have recently brought to life four ultramodern Clinical Research Units in the UK and US... and the jewel of the crown is our facility at Drapers Yard Leeds. This is a world class, state-of-the-art 65,000 ft² clinic with 100 beds (and growing), fully dedicated to Early Clinical research (and 7 minutes walking from the train station!)
And this is where you come in because the laboratory in the Clinic is expanding and now seeking our next Laboratory Technicians .

• These are office-based, full-time and permanent jobs, working hours are 37 hours per week, five days over seven.
• You will be required to work a mix of shifts, including weekend, twilight and night (compensated with flexi time or overtime pay.)

WHO YOU ARE

• You bring some experience in a laboratory setting and are familiar with basic laboratory techniques, procedures, equipment and instrumentation.

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.

Nice to have:

• Previous experience with Electronic Data Capture and/or Veeva

• Experience working in ICH-GCP, cGMP and/or GLP settings.

We are also open to consider recent graduates from Life Sciences or any recent Lab Tech experience. The important thing for us is you are familiar with 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
• Attention to detail focused where accuracy in data collection and analysis is vital to be successful
• Technology based. We collect our data directly into an electronic 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 (ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug to drug interactions, radiolabeled human AME, etc.)
The core of your work will be supporting Phase 1 clinical trials. All our teams in Drapers Yard live to answer one question: is the drug safe? Under this framework, you will:

• Conduct sample processing and dispatch according to study specific instructions and to the highest possible quality, specially: blood, urine, fecal and vomit samples, and process and dispatch of lab´s safety samples

• Deliver quality data and document results from processing on time, in strict accordance with relevant protocols, Lab Manuals, SOPs, and in compliance with ICH/GCP

• Recognize deviations from expected results (as per protocol or Lab Manual) and follows up appropriately.

• Assist with Study Set up (tubes, labels, right chemicals, etc)

• Perform inventory of reagents and supplies to ensure uninterrupted operations

• Handle hazardous materials, reagents and chemicals in a safe manner in accordance with laboratory policy and procedure

• Maintenance of equipment: wash laboratory glassware and maintain general laboratory cleanliness

THERE IS ONE THING THAT ONLY FORTREA CAN OFFER...
You will work with the clinical trial participants next door! Under the same roof, we have: the clinic, a cutting-edge cGMP pharmacy and a state-of-the-art Lab.
Supporting these functions we also have all elements of the full Clinical Pharmacology Service including data management, project management, medical and scientific, regulatory affairs, statistics and biometrics all of which provides you with a hands on opportunity to develop your career within Fortrea.
You will witness firsthand the dosing and safety research as they are being investigated in real time. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world.
Embark on a fulfilling career as you support us on our mission “To help make life-changing healthcare solutions possible”. Apply now and be part of an extraordinary journey.
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.
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