Clinical Research Technician

Quotient Sciences is hiring a Clinical Research Technician in Nottingham, UK. This hands-on role involves supporting clinical trials by ensuring a safe environment for volunteers and collecting study data. No prior clinical experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. The position is full-time with a 24/7 shift rotation. Candidates should have GCSE Maths and English, strong communication skills, and experience in customer service or similar fields.
Quotient Sciences: Molecule to Cure. Fast.

Quotient Sciences is a leading drug development and manufacturing accelerator, helping biotech and pharma companies bring new medicines to patients faster. With over 35 years of experience and a track record of success, we provide Drug Product (CDMO) and Clinical (CRO) services across the entire development pathway, including formulation development, clinical pharmacology, clinical trials, and commercial product manufacturing.

Our proprietary and disruptive platform – “Translational Pharmaceutics®” – integrates Drug Product Manufacturing and Clinical Testing to eliminate silos in the drug development process. This in turn reduces costs, improves outcomes, and significantly accelerates drug development times.

Why Join Us

Because every day counts when bringing new medicines to patients. Our 1,000+ experts across the US, UK, and beyond are united by science, agility, and a culture that turns ideas into impact—fast.

Have you built your career in hospitality, retail, customer service, leisure, or a people focused role and are now looking for something more structured, rewarding, and with real career progression?

As a Clinical Research Technician, you’ll play a vital role in helping bring new medicines to market while providing outstanding` care and support to the volunteers who take part in our clinical trials.

If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a team environment, and take pride in delivering excellent service, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

In this hands-on, people focused role, you’ll help create a safe, welcoming, and professional environment for our volunteers throughout their clinical trial experience.

You do not need any previous clinical experience we provide a comprehensive training programme, delivered by our dedicated inhouse training team.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll be trained to:
• Collect and accurately record high quality study data, following clear procedures
• Carry out clinical procedures such as:
• Blood pressure, pulse and temperature checks
• ECGs / holter monitoring
• Taking blood samples via venepuncture (fully trained)
• Collect and process biological samples in line with study protocols
• Complete quality checks on electronic and paper records
• Build positive, professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Always deliver a high standard of care and customer service to our volunteers

✅ Immediate Life Support (ILS) training provided

Shift pattern

This is a full-time role with 24/7 shift rotation. Flexibility is required to work the following:
• Days, nights, and weekends
• A mixture of early, late, and night shifts (rota based)

Learning Opportunities

This role offers excellent long-term career opportunities, including training and progression into:
• Shift Lead and Ward Lead roles
• IV cannulation
• Clinical study setup and documentation
• Dosing and accountability of study drugs
• Deputy Clinical Lead and Clinical Lead positions

Many of our leaders started in this role — we actively support internal progression.

Skills And Experience Required

We’re keen to hear from candidates who:
• Have GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Are confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills
• Have experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, healthcare support, leisure, or similar people facing roles
• Take pride in providing excellent service and care
• Can follow procedures and work accurately in a regulated environment
• Have good IT skills and attention to detail
• Are enthusiastic, reliable, and keen to learn new skills
• Are flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends as required

Our ideal candidate

You enjoy working with the public, thrive as part of a vibrant team, and bring a positive, can-do attitude to your work. You’re someone who’s willing to go the extra mile, takes responsibility seriously, and wants to build a meaningful career in a growing industry.

What We Offer
• Full training and ongoing development
• Clear career pathways and internal progression
• A lively, supportive, and sociable working environment
• The opportunity to work in a fast paced, rewarding industry
• A role where your work genuinely makes a difference to the development of new medicines

If you’re ready for a new challenge and want a role that combines people skills, purpose, and progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system. If you require sponsorship, we will be unable to progress your application or make an offer of employment.

As this is a permanent role, we are also unable to accept applications from candidates on a Graduate Visa.

Application Requirements

When applying for a position with Quotient Sciences to be able to work in our organization you must be aged 18 years or over and not have been debarred by the FDA. If you indicate you are under the age of 18 or have been debarred then your application will be automatically declined.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion. We strive to create a diverse Quotient workforce and develop a workplace culture that provides a sense of acceptance for every person within our organization. As a global employer, we recognize the value in having an organization that is a true reflection and representation of our society today.

Specifically we will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.