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Paramedic

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
3 years
preferred by company
10 Dec. 26, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Part Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Paramedic – Clinical Research (Part-Time)

Job ID: R-01326587
Employment Type: Part-Time
Work Mode: Fully Onsite
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Category: Clinical Research | Emergency Medical Services | Phase I Studies
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years


About the Organization

Our Clinical Research Services team supports the advancement of innovative therapies that address some of the world’s most complex health challenges. As part of a leading global Contract Research Organization (CRO), the team contributes to the PPD® clinical research portfolio and delivers high-quality clinical trial execution across laboratory, digital, and decentralized research models worldwide.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is committed to enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by delivering excellence across clinical research and medical services.


Role Overview

The Paramedic – Clinical Research role is a part-time, onsite position based in Austin, Texas, supporting Phase I and early-phase clinical trials. The Paramedic works under the direction of the Chief Physician/Investigator and Paramedic Manager to ensure the safety, health, and wellbeing of clinical trial participants.

This role requires strong emergency medical expertise, clinical judgment, and the ability to operate effectively within a regulated clinical research environment.


Key Responsibilities

Subject Safety & Clinical Support

  • Serve as the primary safety contact for study participants within the clinical research unit

  • Continuously monitor participants and identify, document, and manage adverse events (AEs)

  • Assess participant readiness prior to dosing and study procedures; escalate safety concerns when required

  • Provide basic and advanced life support in both emergent and non-emergent situations

Clinical Procedures & Monitoring

  • Assist with resuscitation and stabilization during medical emergencies using standard protocols and study-specific procedures

  • Perform technical procedures including blood collection, vital signs monitoring, and ECGs as required

  • Assess out-of-range clinical values and intervene medically when participant safety is at risk

Documentation & Compliance

  • Accurately document adverse events and clinical observations per protocol, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines

  • Collaborate closely with physicians, investigators, and clinic staff to maintain compliance with ICH-GCP and site procedures

  • Support quality, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance activities


Education, Certification & Experience Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent with relevant vocational or academic qualification

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Paramedic in a 911 system and/or clinical research or clinical healthcare setting

  • Active Texas Paramedic certification

  • Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification

  • Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification

Preferred Experience

  • Prior experience supporting Phase I or early-phase clinical trials

  • Experience working in regulated clinical or research environments


Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

  • Strong paramedic competencies including airway management, IV access, phlebotomy, and subcutaneous injections

  • Ability to manage emergency medical situations calmly and effectively

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with multidisciplinary teams

  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple clinical tasks simultaneously

  • Strong interpersonal skills and patient-focused approach

  • Ability to adapt to variable schedules and changing clinical demands


Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Onsite clinical research unit

  • Exposure to biological fluids and potential infectious agents

  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs without assistance

  • Frequent standing, bending, twisting, and mobility during clinical shifts

  • Repetitive hand movements and precise motor coordination required

  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, gowns, lab coats, and safety equipment

  • Ability to work extended or variable hours as required by study operations


Why Join This Opportunity?

This role provides hands-on involvement in early-phase clinical research while leveraging advanced paramedic skills in a highly regulated, safety-focused environment. You will work alongside physicians and research professionals contributing directly to participant safety and the advancement of new therapies.

As part of a globally respected CRO, you will gain exposure to cutting-edge clinical research while developing specialized experience in clinical trial operations.