Operations Assistant Bank

What if the skills youve built in hospitality retail customer service or other fastpaced peoplefocused jobs could help bring new medicines to life

Fortreas Clinical Research Unit in Leeds is where life-saving medicines begin their journey.

Youll be part of a team that asks one crucial question: will this new medicine be safe If you enjoy hands-on work following clear procedures in a fast-paced environment and contributing to meaningful research while keeping flexibility in your schedule this could be a great fit.

This is a Bank (0-hours) position where work is offered based on study schedules and clinic demand.

• Office-based job at our Drapers Yard Clinical Research Unit just a 7-minute walk from the train station
• Shifts are scheduled Monday to Sunday and may include weekends twilight shifts and night shifts based on availability
• During busier periods you could work up to 37 hours per week; however the number of hours offered can vary from week to week depending on operational needs.

You may have built your experience in hospitality retail customer service or another fast-paced people-focused operational environment.

You dont need a scientific background or a degree. If you have great attention to detail and are practical curious and keen to learn well provide full training to develop the technical skills you need.

You will need to bring:

• A good standard of general education including Maths & English
• The ability to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel)

Why is this a special opportunity

You will gain a profound insight into how clinical trials are executed as you will be cross-trained in multiple departments and work with different teams depending on where you will be most needed.

When the drug you worked with gets approved you know youll touch many patients lives around the world.

No two days are the same at the Leeds Clinical Research Unit. Depending on the studies running you will support different stages of Phase I clinical trials working alongside nurses doctors and fellow technicians.

You will play a handson role in ensuring studies are delivered safely accurately and on time. Your daytoday activities may include:

• Accurately perform blood pressure venipuncture body weight pulse respiratory rate and temperature readings
• Preparation and accurate recording of ECGs/Holters
• Collection and processing of biological samples as specified in the protocol and ensure the proper distribution of those samples
• Monitor meals to ensure dietary compliance by research participants
• Assist in the preparation of rooms and medical equipment
• Maintain a clean safe and efficient working and study environment
• Accurately record all research data obtained or observed
• Assist with QC of source documents and case report forms

Everything you do contributes to one shared goal: ensuring each study is conducted to the highest quality standards. You will see clinical research happening in real time and understand how new medicines move from development to patients.

Apply now and be part of an extraordinary journey!

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