Research Associate II

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life – To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. 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.

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Discover Impactful Work:

As a Research Associate II you will be a key member impacting the development and research for therapeutics for patients.

A day in the Life:

• 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.

Keys to Success:

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Experience

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 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 and Polish 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

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!