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Type of Clinic:

 Healthy Studies (Primarily)  Consistent Healthy and Patient volunteer studies

In-Patient Capacity:

Unknown

Website:

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Company Info:

Covance Inc.

Stock Symbol: CVD (NYSE)

One of the largest clinical research companies with 9 locations in the US. 

Austin | Boise | Dallas | Daytona Beach | Evansville | Honolulu | Madison | Portland | San Diego

Photos:

None

Address:

Covance Austin

313 E Anderson Ln
Bldg #3
Austin, TX 78752

(Click here for map

Phone:

(877) 851-1064

Recruiting Hours (CST)

Sunday

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Screening:

Be sure to show up on time.  Screenings on on second floor.  Can take a while depending on how many people show up. 

Volunteer Amenities:

Big Screen TV

In-Room TV

Private Bedside TV

Cable

Satellite

DVD Player

Video Games

Board Games

Pool Table

Ping Pong

Foos Ball

Darts

Movie Library

Quiet Room

Computer Room

Rec Room

TV Room

Activities like crafts, bingo or tournaments

Internet Access:

Wifi

LAN

Public Computers w/Internet

Public Computers w/ no Internet

Housing:

Private Rooms

Semi-Private (4 or less)

Dorms (5 or more)

Hospital Beds

Bunk Beds

Parking:

Limited.  Be sure to get parking permit before you check in. 

Food:

Catered.  Hit or miss.  Nice ice/water machine.  All disposable place settings.

Payment:

Payment issued 1 to 2 weeks after completion of study in most cases.  Payment comes from Covance headquarters in Madison.  Direct deposit may be available. 

This is not guaranteed!  This is just the way it's been so far but the polices can always change.

Additional Information:

Interior is similar to Madison with bold color walls and wood style floors.  Floor to ceiling windows throughout.  2 common areas with large screen TVs and DVD players.  Foos ball, air hockey and a pool table with no balls fill part of the dining room.  Dining area has several cozy nooks for semi private dining.  One computer room with two computers.  1 public non-pay phone.  No in-room TVs like other locations.  Friendly staff and doctors. 

 

Current Studies (from Covance's website)

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Hotel info is below, for everything else, See Austin Travel info page

Hotels:

In a location with many hotels and motels.  Stay off Rundberg Ln as is not a good part of town. 

Complete listing based on distance

Best Western

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7928 Gessner Dr

(512) 339-7311

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Motel 6

0.3 Miles

 

8010 N Ih 35

(512) 837-3873

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La Quinta

0.3 Miles

 

7622 N Ih 35

512) 467-1701

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Updated on 9/20/08

 

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