Fortrea

Lab Technician I, Early Phase Clinical Research – Dallas, TX

Fortrea  •  Dallas, TX (Onsite)  •  18 days ago
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Job Description

Join one of the world’s largest Clinical Research Organizations and play a key role in advancing new medical treatments. Our Early Phase Unit is seeking a Lab Technician to support healthy volunteer clinical trials and help generate high‑quality data that shapes the future of medicine.

This is a full-time, rotating shift and weekends, office-based position in Dallas, TX. A schedule will be given in advance.

What You’ll Do

In this hands-on role, you’ll work directly with study samples and support a wide variety of early‑phase clinical trials. No two days are the same. Key responsibilities include:

  • High volume collecting, handling, processing, and shipping specimens (including PK samples)

  • Operating and maintaining lab equipment and ensuring a clean, safe work environment

  • Troubleshooting sample or equipment issues

  • Managing reagent and supply inventories

  • Safely handling hazardous materials

  • Supporting daily lab workflows and participating in quality improvement initiatives

You’ll collaborate with a skilled clinical team and gain exposure to cutting-edge therapies, first‑in‑human studies, and innovative medical technologies.

What You Bring

  • At least 1 year of laboratory experience.

  • Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment.

  • Strong teamwork, adaptability, and attention to detail.

  • Comfort working with biological specimens and using PPE as required.

Work Environment:

  • Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.

  • Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.

  • Exposure to biological fluids.

  • Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.

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 otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

  • Regular and consistent attendance.

  • Varied hours may be required.

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)

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here

Fortrea

About Fortrea

Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) dedicated to providing innovative clinical development solutions to the life sciences industry. With over 30 years of clinical research experience, Fortrea has evolved from Covance and Labcorp into a pureplay CRO built for biotech, biopharma, medical device and diagnostic innovators.

Fortrea collaborates with both emerging and established companies to deliver agile, fit-for-purpose full service (FSO), functional service (FSP) and hybrid solutions. Fortrea provides comprehensive Phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, and consulting services, backed by deep experience in more than 20 therapeutic areas.

Operating in approximately 100 countries, our diverse and talented team brings scientific rigor, operational excellence, and a strong investigator site network to every trial. By combining the best of our legacy experience with forward-thinking innovation, Fortrea brings predictability to clinical trial execution and helps transform aspirations into outcomes.

Together, exceptional is possible.

Learn more at Fortrea.com

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Research Triangle Park, NC
Year Founded
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