Clinical Unit Assistant (Night Shift) - Nucleus Network : Job Details

Are you tired of the traditional clinical role with no opportunity to learn new skills and grow your career? If this feels like you, we encourage you to give us a look. Nucleus Network is looking for your fresh perspective to join our growing team!

Nucleus Network is the only global Phase 1 clinical trial specialist with facilities in the USA and Australia, fulfilling our purpose of “advancing medicine and improving lives”, by attracting the best talent.

Come and join us through this exciting journey of expansion and gain world-class experience servicing some of the most innovative biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies globally.

Clinical Unit Assistants function to enroll volunteers into clinical trials. Procedures performed include gathering social history, collecting ECG's, vital signs, and obtaining blood and urine samples.

Strong phlebotomy skills required. Full training and ongoing support will be provided. Put your skills to use in an environment that works as a team and grows leaders!

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in collection, processing, storage and tracking of biological samples.
• Ensure timely delivery of all biological samples to the lab to ensure the integrity of the samples is maintained and processing times are met.
• Perform meal preparation and meal monitoring according to study restrictions and NN SOPs.
• Assist in preparing the clinical unit for check-in and next day on study procedure set-up.
• Enforce NN Clinical Unit House Rules with all study participants and visitors
• Report all broken / malfunctioning clinical equipment.
• Review / restock clinical unit consumables / Linen / food stores and advise when stock need ordering.
• Self-assess performance of unit tasks to identify potential error and rectify promptly
• Maintain the general appearance and cleanliness of the clinical unit including patient kitchen.
• When delegated, assist in the Screening department with appointments
• When delegated, assist the Project Management teams with on-study admin preparation / conduct which may include but not limited to:
• blood collection kit preparation
• blood / aliquot tube labelling,
• photocopying,
• clipboard set-up
• data entry into sponsor suppled Case Report Forms (CRFs).
• Maintain competency with Basic Life Support and other emergency procedures such as fire and evacuations
• Ensure own Learning and Development Key Performance Indicators are met and upheld
• Establish good liaison and communication with all members of the team.
• Participate when requested in group meetings aimed at identifying operational problems and developing solutions
• Other duties as delegated by NN management.

Requirements

• Strong phlebotomy skills required.
• Tertiary qualification in related science or health care discipline.
• Team player with excellent time management.
• Ability to adhere to relevant document standards.
• Excellent communication skills with high attention to detail.
• A positive and fun personality. We work hard but we like a laugh and love working with other staff who show initiative and find solutions!

Preferred Qualifications

• EMT, Paramedic or RN.. However, willing to meet with qualified candidates w/ heavy phlebotomy and patient care experience.
• Experience with GDP (Good Clinical Practice) - preferred but we can teach you!

Benefits:

• Very competitive pay.
• Above industry standard paid time off policy
• Health, dental, and retirement plans available with employer contributions
• Focus on culture and fostering professional growth
• Employees are recognized during our quarterly Reward and Recognition Program.

For further information about Nucleus Network, please go to www.nucleusnetwork.com