Clinical Research Nurse - GPHS at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical ResearchIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing
  • Valid nursing license within the country operating
  • Four (4) years nursing experience with CPR certification
  • Experience in clinical research setting with protocols and clinical trials
  • Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
  • Basic understanding of the clinical research process (i.e., GCP, SOPs, informed consent, safety monitoring, etc.)
  • Capable of working independently, analyzing and working with attention to detail, processing and prioritizing sensitive complex information and problem solving
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment
  • Adequate decision-making, negotiation and influencing skills
  • Proficient communication skills and English fluency
  • Proficient organizational skills
  • Essential proficiency in basic computer applications
  • Proficient interpersonal skills to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Conducts clinical studies according to FDA/GCP and ICH regulations and guidelines
  • Provides medical care to patients, always ensuring patient safety comes first
  • Performs all defined study activities (i.e., informed consent, screening, and protocol procedures which include but not limited to vital signs, pregnancy tests, height, weight, ECG's, etc.)
  • Records all patient information and results from tests as per protocol on required forms
  • Where required, completes IP accountability logs and associated information
  • Reports suspected non-compliance to relevant site staff
  • Ensures that IRB approval is obtained prior to study initiation and IRB requirements are met throughout the study
  • Promotes the company and builds a positive relationship with patients to ensure retention
  • Attends site initiation meetings and all other relevant meetings to receive training on protocol
  • May be required to call patients, do patient bookings and follow-up calls to confirm bookings or provide information or results
  • Logs/completes information on sponsor systems and ensures all information provided is accurate (i.e., case report forms, EDC, etc.) and ensures it is completed within timeframe
  • Gathers source documents, updates patient files and notes, always ensuring relevant and most up to date information is recorded
  • Adheres to company COP/SCOP
  • May be required to dispose of waste according to standards and assist in keeping a general neat appearance of the facility

Skills

GCP
ICH
FDA Regulations
Clinical Trials
Informed Consent
Vital Signs
ECG
Patient Safety
Protocol Procedures
IP Accountability

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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