At Fortrea we believe early talent is the heartbeat of innovation Our Early Careers program is more than an apprenticeship it s a launchpad for your future As an Apprentice - Assistant Programmer 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 About Team The EDC Database Development Team is responsible for designing building deploying and maintaining clinical trial databases that capture site-provided data Our work ensures timely accurate and compliant data acquisition for analysis and regulatory submission Build and configure study databases manage integrations with external systems and ensure database readiness for trial start-up Handle complex studies troubleshoot issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Utilizes platforms like Medidata Rave and Veeva etc with skills in SQL C programming and regulatory compliance e g 21 CFR Part 11 Works closely with Data Management Clinical Operations and external vendors to support study setup and conduct Essential Job duties The Apprentice participates in and executes the entry level department functions Designation of Apprentice in accordance with Fortrea and or sponsor Standard Operating Procedures SOPs Deliver agreed deliverables at a study level on time and in adherence with internal and client quality standards Plan and coordinate database design development implementation maintenance and user support of clinical systems such as Medidata Rave Inform and other EDC systems Development of internal tools using various tools Excel Visual studio or any other platforms as needed Develop and maintain programs reports as needed for a study Complete assigned work utilizing EDC tools or SAS or other proprietary software according to Fortrea SOPs Work Instructions and project specific guidelines in accordance with Good Clinical Practices Perform all assigned tasks with knowledge of regulations pertaining to computerized systems to projects to ensure compliance and interact with project team members in related discipline Continuously learn and improve communication technical and problem-solving skills Perform other duties as assigned by Managers and other Senior Programming staff Education Qualifications Skills Education University college degree BE B Tech MCA Skills C NET - for writing custom function Preferred SQL PL-SQL - for database queries and stored procedures JavaScript Python VBScript - for writing custom logic and automation Experience with platforms like Medidata Rave Oracle Inform or Veeva Vault CDMS Ability to create and validate custom functions within these systems Familiarity with GCP 21 CFR Part 11 and other regulatory requirements Ability to breakdown complex problems into Modular reusable functions Physical Demands Work Workplace Office-Based Hybrid as requested by the line manager Learn more about our EEO Accommodations request here