Laboratory Assistant

ProSciento, Inc • Chula Vista, CA

10h • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Participates in and assists in supporting the laboratory aspects of human clinical trials under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor. Performs laboratory procedures while ensuring the integrity of the studies and the safety and well-being of human subjects. Performs duties in accordance with ProSciento’s values, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus three months health service industry experience, and/or training in a laboratory, research, or clinical environment.
• Able to perform basic clinical procedures correctly including vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy, and sample processing.
• Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Able to respect subject confidentiality and blinding procedures.
• Understands medical terminology and calculations.
• Demonstrates a strong attention to detail with superior organizational skills with ability to deal with large volumes of data and/or samples while maintaining efficiency and accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Under general supervision, exercises judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Able to self-monitor progress and complete assigned tasks independently.
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification and/or be willing to obtain certifications upon hire.
• Good Clinical Practices (GCP) training is required and will be provided by the company.
• Must be proficient in both verbal and written English.
• Able to communicate effectively with both employees and management.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, Work Instructions (WIs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), medical terminology and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the current MS Office Suite, as well as Windows operating systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in science or health related field strongly preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Participates in day-to-day clinical and laboratory activities and procedures, ensuring efficient workflow, appropriate collection and management of research subjects’ laboratory samples, and adequate care and treatment of research subjects, maintaining quality control of specimen samples.
• Supports the laboratory with COVID-19 sample collections, testing, and procedures.
• Serves as point of entry for all specimens coming to the laboratory. This entails processing all specimens, completing requisition forms, shipment of samples, and logging in samples on laboratory tracking logs according to procedures provided in study protocols and manuals.
• Provides lab support including kit preparation, sample labeling, specimen preparation, sample inventory, appropriate storage, and specimen shipping, and helps to resolve laboratory requisition or sample queries from reference labs.
• Assists with receipt and inspection of protocol specific supplies and with ordering and stocking of general materials and equipment, and assists with inventory and stocking of laboratory, clinical, and office supplies and consumables.
• Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining clean lab areas and equipment to maintain a safe environment in the laboratory, with full availability and flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and/or overnight shifts as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED