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*This role is within a processing lab and not an analytical lab.* 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 Technician to interact directly with our healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols and enjoy working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Each day is different, 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, etc.) This is a full-time, office/clinic-based job 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. Many Technicians are drawn to their profession because of its direct impact on patient care. If this is your case, you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials. Whilst allowing you to continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge, you´ll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world. WHAT YOU WILL DO: You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care clinical research. WHAT YOU WILL DO You will perform routine laboratory sample processing for phase I unit. Other key responsibilities: • Follows the laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing. • Operates laboratory equipment. • Recognizes deviations from expected results and follows up appropriately. • Participates in the collection of biological specimens. Evaluates and solves problems related to the collection and processing of specimens. • Facilitates the workflow through the laboratory to ensure completion of processing in a timely manner. • Operates and utilizes all communications systems available in the laboratory; telephones, copiers, facsimile machines and pagers. • Maintains and cleans laboratory equipment. • Inventories reagents and supplies to ensure uninterrupted operations. • Undertake any other duties as required YOU NEED TO BRING … • Associate degree preferred, but will consider relevant lab experience. • Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements • 1 year of laboratory experience. Additional laboratory experience may be substituted for education requirements. 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) Physical Requirements: • Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day. • Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment. • Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck. • Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf. • Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. • Regular and consistent attendance. • Varied hours may be required. Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .