Shipping Coordinator

As one of the largest early-stage Clinical Research Organizations in the world, operating four ultramodern Clinical Research Units in the UK and US, the jewel of the crown is our facility at Drapers Yard Leeds. A brand new world class, state-of-the-art 65,000 ft² clinic with 100 beds (and growing), fully dedicated to Early Clinical research (and 7 minutes walking from the train station!)

And this is where you come in because we are now seeking our next Sample Dispatch Coordinator.

This is a zero-hours, Bank position.

• You´ll be available to work office-based, Monday to Friday, office hours, with the potential to work up to 37 hours per week. However, you may not be guaranteed these hours every week as these will vary depending on business needs.

• You have an eye for detail and like things to be tidy and organised. You don’t like mess and you always leave your work place clean and ready for the next day.
• You have experience of working to deadlines and following instructions. You never cut corners.
• You have good communication skills both verbally and over email and are comfortable using IT systems.

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.

• Experience of shipping packages or organising storerooms.

We need someone who thrives and is familiar working in an environment that is:

• Fast paced: Following instructions and meeting deadlines is crucial.
• Attention to detail focused, emphasizing accuracy in what you do.
• Team-oriented culture where collaboration and communication are key.

Learn. And grow. No two days will be the same because you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (from single and multiple ascending dose, first-in-human, to food effect, drug to drug interactions, etc.)

The core of your work will be supporting international Phase 1 clinical trials. All our teams in Drapers Yard live to answer one question: “is the drug safe?” Under this framework, you will:

• Coordinate the storage (picking, packing, labelling) and shipment of samples according to study protocol and Lab Manual requirements.
• Dispatch samples to external laboratories globally.
• Ensure adherence to correct shipping procedures in compliance with international regulations for biohazardous and dangerous goods.

Witness first hand clinical research unfolding in real time. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world.

Join us in fulfilling our mission to enable life-changing healthcare solutions. Apply now and embark on an extraordinary career journey with Fortrea.

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.