Screening Technician I

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At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences.

We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

About The Role

The Screening Technician will work with the Screening team to screen participants enrolled in clinical studies. Responsibilities of the Screening Technician include intake/collection of tasks performed and assessment of overall participant eligibility regarding tasks performed in compliance with study protocol, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

What You'll Do Here

• Assessment of participant eligibility based on criteria collected in regards to study protocol, SOP and GCP.
• Maintain and advocate a high level of customer service and quality within the department.
• Proactively communicate issues and/or problem resolutions to departmental supervisors and managers.
• Ensure the confidentiality of clinical trial participants and sponsors is respected.
• Preparation of screening materials
• Participant identity verification
• Intake and documentation of inclusionary/exclusionary criteria
• Administration of medical questionnaires
• Obtain and record demographic information including but not limited to: height, weight, BMI calculation, ethnicity
• Collection of safety measurements including but not limited to: vital signs and ECG measurements
• Collection and handling of urine for in-house testing and/or clinical diagnostic testing
• Perform in-house tests such as: drugs of abuse, pregnancy, urine alcohol or breathalyzer
• Preparation of diagnostic samples for shipping to clinical diagnostic laboratory, where applicable
• Use of clinical diagnostic software
• May assist in screening admission procedures.

What you'll need to succeed:

• High School Diploma completed.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English.
• Experience in a CRO environment is an asset.
• Good stress management.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Efficient with MS-Office, Outlook.

Altasciences strives to provide a French working environment for its employees in Quebec. Although as part of its francization program has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing the above-mentioned requirement. Fluency in English is an essential requirement for the position of Screening Technician including, but not limited to, for the following reasons:

• The requirement to have study protocols, designs and clinical research documents written and documented in English as required by industry regulatory agencies.

What we offer:

• On site position; Montreal Office (1100 Beaumont); accessible by Metro L'Acadie, free parking for our employees.
• Variable schedule: you must be available minimum 25 hours per week and weekends;
• Candidates must be available between 8:30am and 7pm.
• Availability on weekends.

Altasciences' incentive programs include:

• Training and development programs
• Employee orientation bonus program
• Annual performance assessments

MOVING IN UNISON TO DELIVER A BIG IMPACT WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences