Lab Technician / Madison, WI (On-Site)
About The Position
The Lab Technician works in a processing lab, not an analytical lab, supporting a Phase I clinical research unit in Madison, Wisconsin. The role involves interacting directly with healthy volunteer participants and performing routine laboratory sample processing. Technicians learn to read clinical research protocols and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment across a variety of therapeutic indications and study types. The position supports early-phase clinical research for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. It offers the opportunity to apply clinical skills and knowledge while contributing to the development of new drugs and treatments.
Requirements
- One year of laboratory experience.
- Relevant laboratory experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
- Ability to work upright and/or stationary for 6–8 hours per day.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand movements and fast, simple, repeated finger, hand, and wrist movements to operate laboratory equipment.
- Ability to occasionally crouch or stoop and frequently bend and twist the upper body and neck.
- Ability to access and use a variety of in-house and off-the-shelf computer software.
- Ability to lift and carry light to moderate loads, up to 15–20 pounds.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Varied hours may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide a high standard of care in clinical research using clinical skills, knowledge, and judgment.
- Perform routine laboratory sample processing for the Phase I unit.
- Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
- Operate laboratory equipment.
- Recognize deviations from expected results and follow up appropriately.
- Participate in collecting biological specimens and evaluate and solve problems related to specimen collection and processing.
- Facilitate laboratory workflow to ensure processing is completed in a timely manner.
- Operate and use laboratory communication systems, including telephones, copiers, facsimile machines, and pagers.
- Maintain and clean laboratory equipment.
- Inventory reagents and supplies to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Undertake other duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Employee recognition awards
- Employee resource groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
