Laboratory Specialist I

CareAbout•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The Laboratory Specialist I is responsible for the processing of biological samples collected during clinical trials. The Laboratory Specialist I will ensure tasks performed are conducted within compliance of study protocol, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Schedule: Monday - Friday 1100-1930 with weekend assistance as needed. The weekend assistance is sent out in advance for volunteer.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required, college degree and related work experience preferred.
Minimum of 0-3 years of related experience.
MS Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Well-developed interpersonal skills are required.
Ability to develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results.
Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities.
Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate study needs and make recommendations for implementation to management.
Detail oriented, well organized, customer service focused and ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure the confidentiality of clinical trial participants and sponsors is respected, while maintaining a high level of quality within the department.
Report procedural deviations, issues, and/or problem resolutions to appropriate supervisory team members.
Processing biological samples, maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, always ensuring cleanliness and proper functioning.
Participating in maintaining a safe and compliant laboratory environment, following all safety protocols and guidelines.
Understand protocol driven timed study events, which may include but are not limited to, centrifugation, study and clinical diagnostic sample handling/processing, storing samples and acceptable windows (protocol and/or SOP driven) for the timed events.
Other tasks assigned by management.