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Mobile Research Unit Operator (Driver)

Winston Salem, NC

Overview

Lightship is a clinical trials service provider leading in increasing access and choice in taking part in research to improve equity for all. We design and conduct studies in partnership with biopharmaceutical companies to accelerate bringing new therapies to market. Our approach is to engage people where they are and support them across their journey in a clinical trial, from first contact to study completion. We work to make it easy, convenient, and safe for people to take part by offering visits in clinic, at home, using our mobile research units, and digital health tools. By transforming the way, we conduct clinical research, we can decrease study timelines and reduce dropouts to accelerate development of better therapies.

The Mobile Research Unit Operator is an energetic, independent, and compassionate individual. This is a specialized role in clinical research operating and maintaining Lightship’s mobile research unit in support of our ongoing clinical trials.

A successful candidate will possess a willingness and desire to work independently without significant supervision. Lightship expects each individual to anchor their availability in the standard operating hours for their geographic location, however, true to our values of inclusion and flexibility, this role, along with all others at Lightship, may be asked to flex work hours to accommodate US West Coast, US East Coast, and UK-based time zones, based on business need. In practice, this may translate to days that have a slightly earlier start or evenings that have a slightly later end. Culturally, we aim to balance the ability to operate across time zones with respect for each individual's daily life.

Additionally, this 6-month contract will require moderate travel, approximately 90% in various locations in North Carolina including, but not limited to Hickory, NC and Winston Salem, NC.

The Mobile Research Unit Operator is responsible for:

  • Driving the mobile research unit to predetermined locations in a safe and professional manner.
  • Obtaining permits and identifying locations the mobile research unit can be parked at for study visits and overnight parking.
  • Ensuring mobile research units are properly parked, locked, and alarm system set at the end of each shift.
  • Assisting with mobile research unit set up and break down at each location.
  • Maintaining a professional attire (e.g., medical scrubs) and demeanor with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
  • Completing daily vehicle pre-trip and post trip inspections, maintaining vehicle records, and maintaining clinic cleanliness.
  • Filling up the freshwater tanks on the mobile research unit as needed.
  • Ensuring that fuel levels are maintained to support transportation and generator needs.
  • Ensuring preventative and regular maintenance (e.g., oil change, fluid levels) and annual safety inspections are completed as required for the mobile research unit.
  • Escalating information on any issues or problems that may surface during regular vehicle checkups.
  • Contributing to overall strategic approach for ongoing operational success of mobile research unit
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

The Mobile Research Unit Operator has:

  • Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
    • Physically able to step up and down steps, lift 30 lbs, understand how to use an ADA lift, and transport wheelchair patients on paved and unpaved surfaces.
    • Must understand instructions in English. (both written and spoken).
    • Ability to comfortable maneuver a large vehicle in Charlotte and Winston Salem, NC traffic.
  • Education and experience
    • 1 year experience driving a large RV type vehicle (e.g., 37 foot in length) or a medical vehicle. (e.g., ambulance, medical van/transportation vehicle)
    • Valid State Driver’s License.
    • No more than 1 moving violation or 1 “at fault” accident within the past 3 years.
    • Must successfully complete Lightship’s required training of large vehicles
    • Must maintain CPR and First aid certification (required within 1 month of hire if not previously completed).

We would like to offer you:

  • An opportunity to help re-envision how clinical research is executed with inclusivity, increased diversity and accessible at the core
  • The chance to work with a patient-centered, clinically-oriented, collaborative team to support in the delivery of enterprise grade virtual-first clinical research solutions at scale
  • An unmatched opportunity to grow as part of an established startup with industry veterans, high-caliber investors, and a massive market opportunity
  • Great compensation

Generous benefits package, including:

  • Top notch healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) for you and your family.
  • A 100% 401(k) company match for up to 4% of eligible contributions with an immediate vesting.
  • Monthly stipend for internet and phone expenses
  • Life insurance and More!

The base salary range for this role is between $55,000 - 75,000, depending on education, skills, and experience.  To determine our compensation, we use a market-based approach that is geographically neutral. We believe that this demonstrates our company value of ‘believing in people’ – valuing the outputs and performance of each team member.

Please note: For the safety of our patients and each other, all positions at Lightship that require travel, in-person participation, or are patient-facing, do require vaccination against COVID-19.

Our commitment to diversity & inclusion:

Lightship is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Lightship considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.  EEO is the Law

Lightship is an E-Verify employer. Find out more here: Right to Work Poster E-Verify Participation Poster

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