Clinical Research Unit Lab Specialist
About The Position
Work Schedule: Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:30am – 4:00pm, no weekends or holidays required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Be part of something remarkable. Bring your lab experience to our remarkable clinical research team. The Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is a dedicated research facility that conducts high quality clinical research that includes a sample processing laboratory. We are seeking a Clinical Research Unit Lab Specialist to perform basic to moderately complex lab set-up and sample processing according to established protocols and procedures.
Requirements
- No minimum education.
- 6 months Experience in lab or healthcare Required
Nice To Haves
- Some post-secondary education in a healthcare or a related science field that may include course work in Medical Laboratory Technician, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnician or Medical Laboratory Scientist degree/certification Preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred
- 1 year Healthcare or lab related work experience Preferred
- Experience with sample collection and sample processing Preferred
- Experience with quality assurance and good laboratory practices Preferred
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or equivalent Preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform basic to moderately complex lab set-up and sample processing according to established protocols and procedures.
- Verify provider orders are entered for all research samples and UW Health labs required for upcoming CRU study visits.
- Receive research specimens and carefully check label and applicable paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Identify research kits needed for upcoming CRU visits and coordinate communication to study teams with CRU charge nurse.
- Create and maintain use of the CRU sample log on a daily basis, noting expected number of samples, samples obtained, stored, and tracking sample pick-up.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- two-week paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits eligibility
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
