Patient Meal Server / Madison, WI (On-Site)

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 Patient Meal Server 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 Coordinators 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.

***The main responsibility of this role will be serving meals to patients based off the dietary restrictions set forth by the trials our clinic performs. Strong attention to detail is required.***

Other key responsibilities:

• Follows specific study dietary requisitions completed by the study/clinical coordinator to create menus

• Work with the dietician for nutritional guidance as needed

• Places dietary orders with appropriate vendor

• Coordinates the delivery of dietary supplies

• Maintains appropriate dietary supply inventory levels in a cost-efficient manner

• Maintains cost records for study meal cost reports

• Coordinates the dietary duties and schedules of the Dietary Assistant

• Maintains soft drink inventory

• Supports and participates in Corporate and Departmental initiatives

• All other duties as needed or assigned

YOU NEED TO BRING…

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Food Service Certification preferred

• Computer skills including data entry, word processing, and electronic mail system

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

• Ability to function effectively in a work environment with time restraints

• 1-2 years of related experience

• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements

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)

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.