Screening Technician

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 Screening Coordinator, to coordinate, compile and provide data to assist in recruiting, screening, and determining eligibility of volunteers for participation in clinical studies.

This is a full-time, office-based position in Dallas, TX.

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 Coordinators 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 have a close face-to-face relationship with participants, and as you 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 clinical research.

Other key responsibilities:

• Review study protocols to determine required screening procedures and eligibility criteria.

• Coordinate special screening needs with Project/Study Manager and Recruitment Supervisor.

• Ensure recruiting questionnaires accurately assess participant eligibility.

• Prepare materials for screenings and physical exams (e.g., consent forms, calendars, medical history).

• Obtain informed consent and medical histories from volunteers.

• Conduct required screening tasks (e.g., vitals, ECGs, spirometry, lab work).

• Review and verify accuracy of screening charts.

• Print, file, and track lab results; follow up on repeat procedures.

• Prepare charts for manager and physician review.

• Maintain participant status in the database.

• Support Screening Reception, including volunteer payments.

• Coordinate screening schedules with Clinical Ops and Study Managers.

• Align screening resources with daily appointment schedules.

• Assist Screening Receptionist with volunteer activity tracking.

• Support training of new screening staff as needed.

• All other duties as needed or assigned.

YOU NEED TO BRING…

• Bachelor's degree, or MA certification and 2 years related experience.

• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

• 1 year experience in a medical clerical role.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.

• Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.

• Exposure to biological fluids.

• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 10-12 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.

The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:

• Fast paced: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.

• Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.

• Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.

• Technology based. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.

​​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)

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.