Research Associate II

Alongside clinical research through our PPD® clinical research portfolio, our work in Accelerated Enrollment Solutions optimizes each step of the patient journey in clinical trials, such as securing sites and recruiting patients, allowing for more patients to participate in clinical research. Your determination to put patients at the heart of every decision will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Are you passionate about improving patient’s lives for the better?

We are currently looking to recruit a Research Associate II for our Synexus Clinical Research site in Birmingham, United Kingdom.   

Working days, Monday to Friday, 37 hours a week, the main priority will always be patient safety. Provides general support to technical procedures with a range of complexity, including phlebotomy. Collects study-specific data by performing technical and non-technical procedures and interacting with patients. May also assist with the verification of patient data and collecting source documentation to complete the medical history. Monitors and ensures overall compliance at the site.

Key responsibilities for a Research Associate are as follows: 

•  May perform technical procedures running patient clinics including vital signs, Fibroscan, height, weight, Electrocardiogram etc. Fully informs patients about the tests to be conducted and guides patients in the requirements of the trial.
• May perform Phlebotomy tests.
• Performs non-technical procedures, including urine collection, subject walks and 
  safety monitoring.
• Under the general supervision of a licensed physician, may conduct the education, evaluation, treatment and follow-up of sleep disorders for clinic patients by following sleep laboratory operating procedures, applying electrodes and sensors to ensure the collection of appropriate data of the sleep testing 
  process.
• Prepares and calibrates equipment for testing to ensure proper functioning.
• Interacts regularly with patients during study visits in order to perform study related procedures.
• Undertakes screening tests in accordance with protocol requirements.
• Assists in the lab, sample processing and/or liaise with laboratories.
• Manages and/or completes ordering of clinical supplies.
• May assist with or oversee the maintenance of accurate freezer logs, specimen labelling and other documentation.
• May take consent if permitted according to country regulations.
• Reports Quality Incidents and participates in the investigation and resolution.
• Provides administrative support as needed.
• Ensures adherence to COP’s, SOP’s, GCP and local regulations.
• Provides training to new staff.

Note: Some tasks listed above only to be conducted as per country regulations and with relevant valid qualifications/ certification or supervision.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity you will require the following skills and experience: 

• Good medical terminology and ability to perform conducting of vital signs
• Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), with ability to learn and maintain a good working knowledge of FDA regulations and company/client SOPs and WPDs
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility to manage workload and meet changing timelines, handling 
  multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
• Thorough attention to detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency in data entry
• Strong interpersonal/customer service skills, positive attitude and good oral and written communication
• Capable of working in a team or independently
• Strong English language and grammar skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and basic understanding of clinical trial database systems
• Strong analytical and data management skills to effectively analyze data/systems to ensure accuracy 
  and efficiency

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