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R&D Technician

|  Posted On: Apr 2, 2026

location:Miramar, FL 33025

Duration:12 Months, Contract

mode of work:On-site

Job Summary

Job Title:  
R&D Technician
Posted Date:  
Apr 2, 2026
Duration:  
12 Months, Contract
Shift(s):  

06:30 - 15:00

Description

Ongoing project year over year; no tenure.

Training Schedule:

  • Training is up to 3 months. This is usually 3 days a week onsite from 6:30am – 3:00pm.
  • Once they complete training, the working hours will fluctuate from 0 hours a week up to 40 hours a week.
  • The associates fill out a form listing the days and hours they can work and the client will schedule as needed.

Shift Schedule: Candidates must have open availability to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift as scheduled. Shift schedules are given to workers a week in advance.

Typical work schedule is 75% 1st shift and about 25% 2nd shift.

1st – Monday - Sunday 6:30AM to 3:00PM

2nd – Monday - Sunday 2:30PM to 11:00PM

3rd – Monday - Sunday 10:30PM to 7:00AM

Temp to perm: Yes based on performance and openings

Core essential skill sets to be considered for the role:

At least one of the following experiences are required:

  • Completion of a formal Phlebotomy OR Medical Assistant program OR equivalent verifiable clinical experience (e.g., 1+ years in a clinical setting) is required.
  • A high school diploma or G.E.D is required.

Job Summary:

  • The role of the Research Technician is to serve as an integral member of the site and study team during study processes, including pre-admit, admission, orientation, conduct, discharge and study close.

Essential Functions

  • Performs conduct procedures in strict compliance with the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), QA/QC procedures, OSHA guidelines and other state and local regulations as applicable
  • Provides assistance in the execution of clinical trials
  • Ensures the well-being and safety of study participants
  • Provides administrative and operational support
  • Searches participant luggage for contraband
  • Sets up PK rooms according to study protocol needs
  • Performs venipuncture, EKG tracing, and vital sign collection in strict accordance with trial protocols and GCP standards
  • Executes specialized specimen collection, including urine collection and biological sample processing, ensuring sample integrity for laboratory analysis
  • Manages study-specific tasks such as meal distribution, dietary monitoring, and clinical flow support

 

Education Requirements:

  • A high school diploma or G.E.D is required.

At least one of the following experiences are required:

  • Completion of a formal Phlebotomy OR Medical Assistant program OR equivalent verifiable clinical experience (e.g., 1+ years in a clinical setting) is required.

Experience

  • One to two (1-2) years of experience in a clinical environment
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Other pertinent qualifications/skills/knowledge necessary to perform the essential functions of the job)

  • Able to obtain vital signs and perform ECGs
  • Able to perform telemetry and insertion of intravenous catheters, or a willingness to learn
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Able to work independently and handle multiple competing priorities
  • Able to work with tight deadlines
  • Able to function independently within a team environment
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills and a strong attention to detail
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Incumbents in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Physical Demands:

  • Bending and leaning up to 4 hours - changing position approximately every 2 minutes
  • Variable hours including nights and weekends

Work Environment:

  • Predominantly clinical conduct environment
  • Non-supervisory, non-managerial