Fortrea
Laboratory Sample Coordinator Bank
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Clinical Support Assistant – Clinical Research Unit, Leeds (0-hours Bank Role)
Fortrea's Clinical Research Unit in Leeds is where life-saving medicines begin their journey.
You’ll be part of a team dedicated to one crucial question: will this new medicine be safe?
Working in a fast-paced environment, supporting meaningful research on a part-time, flexible basis, this role could be a great fit if you enjoy interacting with people, staying organised, and adapting to clinic demands.
The Role
A Bank (0-hours) position where work is offered as needed by clinic demand. This is an office-based role at our Drapers Yard Clinical Research Unit, just a 7-minute walk from Leeds train station.
- Shifts typically available Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend, twilight, or nightshift coverage.
- During busier periods, hours can reach up to 37 per week, though exact hours will vary week-to-week.
The role offers flexible experience in clinical research, allowing you to support critical studies while accommodating other commitments.
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Who You Are
You don’t need a scientific background or degree, but we’re looking for:
- A practical, curious, and keen-to-learn attitude.
- Attention to detail is key—if you clean up after yourself, follow processes carefully, and don’t like mess, this might suit you.
- We’ll provide full training to develop the skills you need.
Of between a good basic or GCSE standard of education, with prior experience in:
- Shipping packages
- Organising storerooms (ideally in a clean, precision-based environment)
Key Requirements
You will need to bring:
- Organisational excellence: Your workspace must be tidy, neat, and left ready for the next shift.
- Deadline awareness: Ability to work to instructions without shortcuts.
- Clear communication: Strong verbal, written (email), and IT system proficiency.
- Procedure compliance: Experience adhering to regulations.
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Your Day-to-Day Role (Key Duties)
As part of the team overseeing thousands of daily biomedical samples, your tasks include:
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Coordinating storage and shipment of samples in accordance with:
- Study protocol
- Lab Manual procedures
- Global Custom & shipping protocol standards
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Managing dangerous goods compliance, including:
- Biohazardous material packaging
- Regulatory shipping protocols
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Calibrating Lab equipment and monitoring temperature-sensitive sample integrity.
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Dispatching samples to external labs worldwide.
Imperative Message
This isn’t just a role—it’s an opportunity to be part of pioneering discoveries, making an immediate impact on global medical research. Join Fortrea and contribute to an extraordinary medical journey.
E & EO (Equality & Access to Work): Learn more about EEO and accommodations here.
Apply now to begin your clinical support journey.
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