Travel Research Associate Job 2026 at Thermo Fisher Scientific (PPD): Hybrid, Full-Time

Overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a full-time Traveling Research Associate II for its PPD clinical research team. This hybrid role operates within a mobile team that supports clinical trial sites across a home state and neighboring states. The position involves heavy travel, with team members away from home for a significant portion of the workweek to ensure clinical studies run smoothly.

What you get

The position offers employment as a Traveling Research Associate II within a global contract research organization. Responsibilities include running patient clinics, performing vital signs and electrocardiograms, conducting phlebotomy where permitted, preparing and calibrating equipment, supporting sleep disorder testing, processing laboratory samples, and assisting with clinical supplies and data entry.

Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent with a relevant academic or vocational qualification, or an alternative combination of education, training, and directly related experience. Candidates need approximately two or more years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice, and familiarity with medical terminology. The role requires strong computer skills, English language proficiency, attention to detail, and independent working abilities. Candidates must also be prepared for physical demands such as lifting up to 15 to 20 pounds, periods of intense concentration, and frequent domestic and international travel totaling 65 to 70 percent of the time.

How to apply

Interested candidates should search for Job ID R-01364911 on the official Thermo Fisher Scientific careers page, review the full role details, and submit their application directly through the company site.