Scheduler I, Early Phase Clinical Research - Dallas, TX

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe. The Scheduler is responsible for coordinating staffing and scheduling activities for clinical research studies, ensuring appropriate coverage and support for protocol requirements. This role partners closely with Operations, Study Coordinators, and Project teams to support efficient study execution and resource planning. This is a full-time, office-based position Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm. Other Key responsibilities: Manage daily staffing schedules and study coverage. Coordinate PTO, holiday, and training schedules. Collaborate with Operations and Study teams to address staffing needs. Participate in study planning and logistics meetings. Maintain accurate scheduling records and documentation. Assist with study-related activities as needed. Ensure participant safety, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. Support departmental training and operational initiatives. Perform additional duties as assigned. YOU NEED TO BRING: Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Strong organizational, scheduling, and multitasking skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 6-12 months of clinical research, healthcare operations, or workforce scheduling experience. Experience coordinating schedules in a healthcare, research, or laboratory environment. Knowledge of clinical research operations and GCP guidelines. Work Environment: Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel. Exposure to biological fluids. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Physical Requirements: Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment. Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck. Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf. Light to moderate lifting and carrying, or moving of objects, including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. Regular and consistent attendance. Varied hours may be required. The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is: Fast paced : where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue. Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot. Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly. Technology based . We collect our data directly into an electronic environment. What do you get? Regular, full-time, or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers) 401(K) Paid time off (PTO) Employee recognition awards Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups) Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .