Laboratory Sample Coordinator (On-Call) / Madison, WI (On-Site)
fortrea
| Company | fortrea |
| Category | Science & Research |
| Location | Madison |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
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 Lab Sample Coordinator (On-Call), 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 .
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.
Many are drawn to their profession because of its direct impact on patient care. If this is your case, you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials. Whilst allowing you to continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge, you´ll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care clinical research.
Other key responsibilities :
• Prepare, label, store, pack and dispatch samples to external laboratories in accordance with federal regulations.
• Learn and apply correct shipping procedures according to international regulations for biohazardous and dangerous goods.
• Complete all related documentation. Tracks and documents PK sample shipments.
• Organize and communicate sample dispatch dates.
• Formulates specimen codes from protocol and prints labels.
• Labels and sets up specimen containers.
• Obtains body substances for testing in the approved manner. These substances may include blood, saliva, sputum, urine, and stool.
• Uses universal precautions when handling specimens.
• Assist with the maintenance, testing, calibration and cleaning of clinical equipment within the Clinical Operations department.
• Monitor temperature and organize refrigerator and freezer space. Arrange for clinical samples to be archived as required.
• Operates and maintains centrifuges, as required.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned
YOU NEED TO BRING…
• High School diploma or equivalent
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.
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.
Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .