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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Birmingham, Alabama

Clinical Research Nurse

Registered NurseFull-Time

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Job Description

Work Schedule: Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Join Us as a Clinical Research Nurse – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation

The Clinical Research Nurse conducts at least one ongoing clinical trial that may involve patients or healthy volunteers. Interacts with the research site team and interdepartmental staff to ensure positive interactions with patients at site for study planning, from initiation to closeout.

We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct clinical studies according to FDA/GCP and ICH regulations and guidelines.
  • Provide medical care to patients, always ensuring patient safety comes first.
  • Perform all defined study activities (i. e., informed consent, screening, and protocol procedures which include but are not limited to vital signs, pregnancy tests, height, weight, ECGs, etc.).
  • Record all patient information and results from tests as per protocol on required forms.
  • Complete IP accountability logs and associated information when required.
  • Report suspected non-compliance to relevant site staff.
  • Ensure that IRB approval is obtained prior to study initiation and that IRB requirements are met throughout the study.
  • Promote the company and build a positive relationship with patients to ensure retention.
  • Attend site initiation meetings and all other relevant meetings to receive training on the protocol.
  • Call patients, handle patient bookings, and perform follow-up calls when required to confirm bookings or provide information or results.
  • Log and complete information on sponsor systems, ensuring accuracy (i. e., case report forms, EDC, etc.) and timely completion.
  • Gather source documents, update patient files and notes, always ensuring relevant and up-to-date information is recorded.
  • Adhere to company COP/SCOP.
  • Dispose of waste according to standards and assist in maintaining a neat appearance of the facility when required.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification in the clinical / medical field
  • Must hold a valid nursing license (RN, LVN, LPN) within the country operating. Must be registered with local health care authority.
  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years’).

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Basic understanding of the clinical research process (i. e., GCP, SOPs, informed consent, safety monitoring, etc.)
  • Capable of working independently, analyzing and working with attention to detail, processing and prioritizing sensitive complex information and problem solving
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound judgement
  • Possess decision-making, negotiation and influencing skills
  • Good communication skills and English fluency will be an advantage
  • Great organizational skills
  • Essential proficiency in basic computer applications
  • Great interpersonal skills to work in a team environment

Working Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

  • Work is performed in an office/ laboratory and/or a clinical environment.
  • Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
  • Exposure to electrical office equipment.
  • Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
  • Occasional travel, may be domestic or international.

Why Join Us?

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Research Nurse conducts clinical trials by performing protocol procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate documentation. They also interact with the research site team and patients to facilitate study planning, initiation, and closeout activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a clinical or medical field and possess a valid nursing license (RN, LVN, or LPN). Previous experience of 0 to 2 years in a relevant clinical setting is required, along with a basic understanding of clinical research processes.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient careGCP complianceFDA regulationsVital signs monitoringECG performanceData entryPatient retentionProtocol adherenceComputer proficiency

Ambulatory Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Thermo Fisher Scientific holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 16 active listings.

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 60% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
30%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Birmingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$112k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.