Research Technician

Location: San Antonio, TX, USA

Requisition Number: 8256

Position Title: Research Technician 1

External Description:

Who we are

Worldwide Clinical Trials (Worldwide), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), works in partnership with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to create customized solutions that advance new medications – from discovery to reality. Anchored in our company’s scientific heritage, our dedicated therapeutic focus on cardiovascular, metabolic, neuroscience, oncology, and rare diseases, is applied to develop flexible plans and solve problems quickly for our customers.

Our talented team of 3,000+ professionals spans 60+ countries. We are united in cause with our customers to improve the lives of patients through new and innovative therapies.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What the Research Technician 1 does

A Research Technician, along with other technicians, performs the bulk of the study procedures. He/she performs technical and laboratory procedures following Worldwide Clinical Trials Clinical (WCT) procedures and study protocol requirements. The Research Technician 1 works under the direct supervision and guidance of the Assistant Supervisor, Laboratory Services, and the Supervisor, Laboratory Services. He/she is not responsible for supervising other staff.

What you will do

Collects and processes lab samples (blood, urine, and other body fluids as needed).
Performs urine/fecal monitoring procedures during urine monitoring studies.
Responsible for inventory and packaging of lab samples for shipment.
Restocks lab supplies (pipettes, urine cups, etc.).
Properly labels aliquot tubes for studies.
Once trained, performs the following procedures following WCT procedures and study protocol requirements:
Blood Harvesting,
Centrifuging,
Running,
Urine Monitoring,
Fecal Collection

What you will bring to the role

Good customer service skills. Must be able to work effectively with co-workers in a team environment and individually unsupervised.
Able to perform duties at a fast pace without errors.
Willing to perform repetitive tasks.
Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Some knowledge and skills in performing technical and laboratory procedures and laboratory procedures.

Your experience

High School Diploma, or equivalent

Preferred: Experience as a lab technician, or other medical background or course work.

Why Worldwide

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

To view our other roles, check out our careers page at www.worldwide.com/careers! For more information on Worldwide, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

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Employment Type: Regular

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Company Profile:

We’re a global, mid-size CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents — because the path to a cure for the world’s most persist diseases is not paved by those who play it safe, but by those who take pioneering, creative approaches, and implement them with quality and excellence. We are experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs, in the best possible way.

Location_formattedLocationLong: San Antonio, Texas US

CountryEEOText_Description: Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law. Worldwide is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.