Research and Development Associate jobs in Las Vegas, NV

Would you like to work for a global company with small company values like teamwork and a commitment to excellence? At Novum, our mission is to ensure excellence where everyone works as an integral part of the team to get the job done. We provide ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development. As part of the Novum Pharmaceutical Research Services team you will work with inspiring managers and talented coworkers who are all empowered to make significant and lasting contributions to the world we live in.

Position Summary

Oversee all phases of study progression according to the Study Protocol and

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

Essential Responsibilities

 Oversee study conducts if another Manager is not present for supervision of Research Technicians and Phlebotomists on assigned shift.

 Ensure orderly completion of all staffing assignments on assigned shift.

 Participate in dosing of study participants.

 Perform rapid succession EKG’s.

 Obtain vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temperature.

 Perform drug, alcohol and pregnancy testing using test kits.

 Verify documentation of all study activities.

 Provide direct nursing care to participants as needed.

 Record and report any adverse event (AE) to the Study Coordinator immediately.

 Observe participant behavior during all phases of study activity and communicate pertinent observations to the Study Coordinator.

 Provide general support to the Study Coordinator during all phases of study progression as necessary.

 CRF completion.

 Cross-train for other departments as needed.

 New Competitive Pay Rate

 Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Current nursing or paramedic license. Prefer at least one year experience in the medical or research field.

Our employees’ dedication to quality has made us who we are today. Work/ life balance is important to us; we take care of our employees. Novum offers a very generous benefits program including: Health, dental, vision, dependent care and health flexible spending account, vacation, holiday and sick pay, short and long term disability, life insurance, and 401(k).

Novum provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.'