Laboratory Research Assistant

Sarah Cannon Research Institute•Denver, CO

1d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission. Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day. Our Mission People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 7:30AM - 4:00PM MT. As a Lab Technician you will perform medical laboratory related procedures for patients enrolled in clinical trials. You will obtain blood and other samples, vital signs, and EKGs from patients You will process and ship pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic and all other samples according to instructions provided by study sponsor You will prepare study supplies/source documents necessary for obtaining lab samples prior to patient treatment You will utilize electronic medical record (EMR) for source documentation You will maintain accurate freezer sample logs You will ensure proper maintenance/handling of EKG machines (clinic and sponsor EKG machines) You will interface with Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL) interventional radiology department for study required biopsies. You will retrieve and prepare tumor biopsy samples as requested by study sponsor. You will maintain accurate records of sample acquisition and shipping. All PK samples must have source documents available in patient charts that are accurate and complete. All shipping and processing records should be maintained in the patient’s study folder You will ensure lab kits and other supplies for all active studies are adequate, all supplies are in date and lab kit inventory is maintained and kept current. Ensure all supplies are clearly labeled for study You will schedule appropriate courier for sample shipments. If too late for courier, be available to make arrangements to drop samples at FedEx, UPS, etc. if necessary You will ensure there is an adequate supply of dry ice available for shipments You will respond to queries generated from study sponsor or contract lab regarding patient/sample data You will maintain laboratory equipment and work space in all areas Interface with P/SL laboratory colleagues regarding labs for research patients You will register patients and order labs in the P/SL Laboratory Information System You will attain and maintain competency to perform moderately complex testing in the Drug Development Unit (DDU) lab You will interface with Research nurses to ensure that all research patients have correct lab kits prior to patients’ visits

Requirements

A High School Diploma, preferably a technical or vocational training in laboratory or phlebotomy
A current BLS Certification
Knowledge of OSHA requirements for safe handling of blood and body fluids
At least one year of clinical laboratory and phlebotomy experience required

Nice To Haves

Skill in venipuncture and blood processing preferred
Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment

Responsibilities

Perform medical laboratory related procedures for patients enrolled in clinical trials
Obtain blood and other samples, vital signs, and EKGs from patients
Process and ship pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic and all other samples according to instructions provided by study sponsor
Prepare study supplies/source documents necessary for obtaining lab samples prior to patient treatment
Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) for source documentation
Maintain accurate freezer sample logs
Ensure proper maintenance/handling of EKG machines (clinic and sponsor EKG machines)
Interface with Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL) interventional radiology department for study required biopsies.
Retrieve and prepare tumor biopsy samples as requested by study sponsor
Maintain accurate records of sample acquisition and shipping.
Ensure all PK samples must have source documents available in patient charts that are accurate and complete.
Ensure all shipping and processing records should be maintained in the patient’s study folder
Ensure lab kits and other supplies for all active studies are adequate, all supplies are in date and lab kit inventory is maintained and kept current.
Ensure all supplies are clearly labeled for study
Schedule appropriate courier for sample shipments. If too late for courier, be available to make arrangements to drop samples at FedEx, UPS, etc. if necessary
Ensure there is an adequate supply of dry ice available for shipments
Respond to queries generated from study sponsor or contract lab regarding patient/sample data
Maintain laboratory equipment and work space in all areas
Interface with P/SL laboratory colleagues regarding labs for research patients
Register patients and order labs in the P/SL Laboratory Information System
Attain and maintain competency to perform moderately complex testing in the Drug Development Unit (DDU) lab
Interface with Research nurses to ensure that all research patients have correct lab kits prior to patients’ visits

Benefits

Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.
competitive compensation package
annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

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