Clinical Research Laboratory Technician

CenExel•Decatur, GA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for conducting basic to moderately complex diagnostic testing. Performs basic interpretation and limited problem resolution with guidance from senior lab techs, as needed.

Requirements

Must have experience working in the industry in a clinical research laboratory setting.
Minimum High School graduate or have GED equivalency.
Motivated to work consistently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

IATA certification preferred.
Phlebotomist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Have full knowledge of laboratory procedures and processes per protocol, laboratory manual, shipping manual, etc.
Assists the laboratory manager in site preparation for study conduct.
Assists in the creation of laboratory documents (harvest logs, etc.)
Assists in the preparation of collection tubes, vials, study supplies for visits.
Monitors temperature of laboratory sample storage and address any excursions.
Maintains harvest logs, chain of custody, laboratory sample manifest/inventory logs and/or memos.
Packs and properly labels all study materials for storage or return to sponsor upon study close out.
Obtains samples per protocol, performs select diagnostic test or limited high complexity testing and documents process in source documents.
Assists in gathering data for validations on select instrumentation.
Assists with monitoring supply inventory.
Stores samples in an upright position in appropriate shipping boxes in the freezer. Stores primary and secondary samples in separate shipping boxes.
Ensures freezer/refrigerator temperature is within range for protocol and ensures appropriate logs are kept.
Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.
Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.