Laboratory Specialist I

Altasciences•Overland Park, KS

1d•Onsite

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). Shift Options: Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday from 7:00am-5:30pm

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum of 0-3 years of related experience.
MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals.
Ability to write advanced reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
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.

Nice To Haves

college degree and related work experience preferred.

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.