Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Part time, fully onsite Las Vegas, NV.

20 hours/week

Benefits are eligible.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

Discover Impactful Work:

Join our dedicated team at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in Las Vegas as a mid-level provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Asst) in a research role. Serve as a sub-investigator while working closely with the Principal Investigator, providing medical oversight and insights for protocols to advance scientific research. Ensure participant safety while conducting all phases of clinical research. Collaborate with clients to deliver exceptional service.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews protocols for scientific, logistical, and safety feasibility.
• Conducts specific roles and responsibilities as per the protocol and delegation of authority documents.
• Ensures the trial's conduct aligns with informed consent and IRB approval requirements.
• Reviews and signs off on regulatory information pertinent to study assignments.
• Researches new investigational compounds for subject safety.
• Assesses new technologies i.e. automated scheduling and electronic informed consents.
• Attends internal meetings related to logistics, training, and protocol discussions.
• Engages in client meetings to discuss scientific and medical oversight.
• Participates in internal/external training for licensure and medical malpractice requirements.
• Consults with clients on new or ongoing projects.
• Prepares and/or reviews scientific papers and publications related to protocols.

Supervision Received:

• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures for new or special assignments.
• May supervise others and exercises independent judgment for acquiring results.
• Work closely with site physicians for study support

Business Relationships:

• Serves as a consultant and spokesperson for significant matters relating to operations, scheduling, or specific phases of projects or contracts.
• Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience with Prescriptive Authority and board certification (i.e. AANP Board Certified FNP).
• Or, certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Two years of post-graduate clinical experience in primary care specialty preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with teams.
• Proven quality, attention to detail\, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort in patient care including evaluation of routine assessments (i.e. lab, ECG,VS, etc.)
• Strong decision-making, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication skills and English proficiency.
• Strong social skills and diligent leadership.
• Willingness to travel if required.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications.
• Strong collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory considerations and a track record to assess drug safety and tolerability preferred
• Familiarity with the drug development process and guidelines preferred

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Office environment with exposure to electrical equipment.
• Occasional site visits and travel.
• Occasional on-call coverage.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent stationary periods and repetitive hand movements.
• Frequent mobility required.
• Occasional bending, lifting, and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to use various computer software.
• Effective communication and interaction with diverse groups.
• Ability to perform under stress and multitask.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

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