2026 Clinical Research Technician Placement Year  presso Fortrea

Location: Office based, Leeds

Duration: Full-time, 12-months

Start Date: July 2026

KICKSTART YOUR CAREER IN HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES

At Fortrea, we believe early talent is the heartbeat of innovation. Our Early Careers program is more than a year in industry placement: it’s a launchpad for your future.

As an industrial placement student, you’ll join a global team where curiosity, motivation, and fresh ideas are celebrated. You’ll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced professionals, and see firsthand how clinical research and healthcare innovation change lives.

We don’t expect you to know it all. What matters most is your potential, your drive to learn, and your willingness to grow. With hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured development, we’ll help you build the skills and confidence to succeed.

Your journey to pioneering tomorrow’s breakthroughs starts here.

WHAT YOU´LL DO
 

During your 12-month placement, you’ll work within our Clinical Operations Team as part of a structured rotation across three areas. This gives you a comprehensive understanding of how life-saving medicines begin their journey:

• Clinical Operations: After comprehensive training and working alongside the clinical operations team, you´ll work directly with patients and healthy volunteers. You’ll assist with tasks such as taking blood samples, monitoring vital signs, performing ECGs and other study assessments.

• Screening – Learn how volunteers are assessed and approved for participation in Phase I clinical trials. You will receive full training to conduct screening appointments,  completing assessments and entering data into the electronic data capture system.

• Laboratory: Work alongside our Laboratory technicians to process, pipette, store and ship biological samples. You´ll be trained in all aspects of Lab operations related to early-phase Clinical Research.

WHY CHOOSE A PLACEMENT WITH FORTREA?

You’ll gain more than just work experience. You’ll receive a wealth of knowledge, mentorship, and career guidance. Our internship is designed to develop your skills, broaden your understanding of clinical research, and prepare you for the next steps in your career.

Program Highlights:

• Mentorship: A dedicated mentor to guide your journey.
   
• Learning Workshops: Access to training sessions and leadership talks.
   
• Networking: Join Employee Resource Groups, panel discussions, and informal group ‘coffee chats’.
   
• Real-World Experience: Contribute to ongoing studies and develop professional skills that matter.

WHO WE´RE LOOKING FOR
 

• You must be a current university student, working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Life or Health Sciences

• You should have started your degree in 2024 and be in your second year of study in 2025-2026, planning a 12-month placement between your second and final year

• Experience managing multiple projects in an academic or professional setting is an advantage

• Strong planning, multi-tasking and prioritization skills

• Ability to work to deadlines and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment

• Confident MS Office (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook) skills

• Clear teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills

WHY THIS PLACEMENT MATTERS

Joining Fortrea’s University Placement Program is a unique opportunity to gain practical skills, learn how global clinical research works, and build a professional network that will support your future career. You’ll be part of a team improving healthcare for patients worldwide.

APPLY TODAY

Take the next step in your life science career. Apply now to join Fortrea´s 2026 University Industrial Placement Program and start building your future with us.

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