Screening Technician I

Screening Technician I, Leeds

Covance, a leading global drug development services company, is looking for a Screening Technician I for our Global Clinical Pharmacology team in our Leeds Phase I Clinic. The successful candidate will join us on a full time, permanent basis.

As our Screening Technician I you will perform tasks associated with screening to determine eligibility of volunteers for participation in clinical studies.

Responsibilities of our Screening Technician I include:

- Read protocols in order to assist with screening procedures necessary to determine participant qualification as well as to understand the Inclusion and Exclusion criteria for the study.

- Work with Project/Study Manager and Screening/Recruitment Supervisor to arrange any special screening procedures that may be necessary for the study.

- Provide assistance to ensure that screening workbooks and schedules are accurate to help determine eligibility of study participants.

- Prepare and organize all necessary materials for participant screening and physical exams including, medical history packets, Informed Consent Form, Screening Checklists and any other necessary documents and/or forms required for the study.

- Obtain informed consent and medical history from screening volunteers.

- Accurately perform venipuncture, blood pressure, pulse, weights, respiratory rate and temperature readings.

- Preparation and accurate recording of vital signs, electrocardiograms, holter monitors, spirometry and other simple laboratory procedures as needed and required per the study protocol.

- Collection and processing of biological samples as specified in the protocol and ensure the proper distribution of those samples.

- Accurately record all research data obtained or observed.

- Maintain a clean, safe and efficient working and study environment.

- Foster respectful relationships with study participants.

- Maintains constant awareness of participant safety and dignity at all times.

- Ensures that client and participant confidentiality is maintained.

- Responds to queries in a timely manner.

- Takes ownership for the quality and standard of own work.

- Maintain the status of study subjects in the database.

- Support the team with covering Screening Reception, which also includes the payment of volunteers in attendance.

- Other duties as assigned

Our ideal Screening Technician I will have the below skills and experience:

- Educated to GCSE Standard or equivalent however 1-2 years research experience may be substituted for education requirements

In return for your hard work as our Screening Technician I, you will receive a competitive salary plus the opportunity to work within an experienced and highly skilled team, health cover and a contributory pension.

Covance’s ongoing success offers team members unsurpassed growth and career development opportunities.

At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career. This is your chance to become part of a team that helps to bring miracle of medicine to market sooner.

There is no better time to join us!

So don’t delay, click ‘Apply’ today to become our Screening Technician I.