DCRU Laboratory Research Specialist

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The DCRU Laboratory Research Specialist processes and ships research samples according to protocol-specific requirements, prepares testing trays for upcoming clinical research studies, and supports laboratory protocol start-up and quality control. The specialist serves as a Research Laboratory Educator for DCRU and Clinical Research Unit study teams, maintains and monitors laboratory equipment, and assists the laboratory supervisor in maintaining laboratory quality. The position is part-time at 24 hours per week and includes a 10% travel requirement.

The role requires compliance with applicable policies and standards, including requirements for securely handling patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI). Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures address appropriate PHI use. Additional duties may be assigned, and department-specific duties and responsibilities are provided during orientation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry, or another related degree or experience such as Medical Technologist MT(ASCP) or LMT(ASCP).
• Ability to prioritize the work of multiple projects.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize time-sensitive responsibilities.
• Ability to understand and communicate sample-processing requirements to others.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and manage time effectively.
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment, including micropipette, laboratory balance, and centrifuge.
• Certification in Human Subjects Protection (CITI) and DOT/IATA shipping certification within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Prior laboratory experience.
• Experience in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Process and ship research samples according to protocol-specific requirements.
• Follow quality control procedures to prepare testing trays for the next day's clinical research studies.
• Serve as Research Laboratory Educator for DCRU and Clinical Research Unit study teams.
• Assist with preparation and quality control processes for laboratory protocol start-up.
• Perform regular maintenance, monitoring, and quality control of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory quality and assist the laboratory supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time