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Fortrea

Screening Technician /Madison, WI (On-Site)

Madison

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
30 Sept 2026

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the posting

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 Technician, to interact directly with our healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols and enjoy working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Each day is different, you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug to drug interactions, etc.)

This is a full-time, office/clinic-based job in Madison, WI .

Work hours: Mon-Fri / 630am -230pm

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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Provides secretarial, clerical, and administrative support for a Clinical Pharmacology business unit or department. .

Other key responsibilities :

  • Performs administrative support and related duties which are broad, varied, and often of a complex/confidential manner such as handling telephone calls, scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars, completing Expense Reports, composes/types correspondence, etc.
  • Coordinates and assists with various meetings/minutes (e.g., Management-Staff Meeting, Operations Meeting, etc.).
  • Supports department’s efforts on scheduling activities including client visits travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, agendas, etc.
  • Maintains departmental files including but not limited to training files, client contract files, and project files.
  • Serves as a backup for the front desk/switchboard.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

YOU NEED TO BRING…

  • Associate degree.
  • Additional experience may be substituted for education requirements.
  • 3-4 years in an administrative support role.
  • Knowledge of science or a scientific background is preferred.
  • Focus on the customer.
  • Innovative and able to change
  • Requires unquestionable customer service skills, meticulousness, and the ability to be persistent while maintaining tact.
  • Strong English writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to type 50 wpm preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of computers and programs (e.g., word processing, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with many interruptions.
  • Great attention to detail.

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)

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-8 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 moving of objects, including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
  • Regular and consistent attendance.
  • Varied hours may be required.

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .

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