Location: Leeds
Type: Casual (Bank/0-hours)
Fortrea's Clinical Research Unit in Leeds is where life-saving medicines begin their journey.
You’ll be part of a team that asks one crucial question: will this new medicine be safe? If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, speaking with people 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 clinic demand.
- Office-based job at our Drapers Yard Clinical Research Unit, just a 7-minute walk from the train station
- Shifts are typically available Monday to Friday, also may include weekend, twilight and night
- 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.
This role offers the opportunity to gain experience in a clinical research environment, supporting important studies while working flexibly around other commitments.
WHO YOU ARE
Ideally, you have experience of shipping packages or organising storerooms. You don’t need a scientific background or a degree. If you have great attention to detail and are practical, curious and keen to learn, we´ll provide full training to develop the technical skills you need.
You will need to bring:
- A good standard of general education
- You like things to be tidy and organised. You don’t like mess and you always leave your work place clean and ready for the next day.
- You have experience of working to deadlines and following instructions. You never cut corners.
- You have good communication skills both verbally and over email and are comfortable using IT systems.
ON A NORMAL DAY, YOU WILL…
From calibrating Lab equipment, monitoring temperature, and navigating global custom requirements, you will oversee the shipment of thousands of samples daily.
- Coordinate the storage and shipment of samples according to study protocol and Lab Manual requirements.
- Dispatch samples to external laboratories globally.
- Ensure adherence to correct shipping procedures in compliance with international regulations for biohazardous and dangerous goods.
