Laboratory Tech II / Medical Assistant

CenExel•Decatur, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Each of CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success. Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full time employees after 30 days of employment including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k.

Requirements

Must have proper experience and demonstrate mastery of Lab Technician I position.
Minimum High School graduate or have GED equivalency.
Motivated to work consistently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

IATA certification preferred.
Phlebotomist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct basic to moderately complex diagnostic testing.
Perform basic interpretation and limited problem resolution with guidance from senior lab techs, as needed.
Have full knowledge of laboratory procedures and processes per protocol, laboratory manual, shipping manual, etc.
Assist the laboratory manager in site preparation for study conduct.
Assist in the creation of laboratory documents (harvest logs, etc.).
Assist in the preparation of collection tubes, vials, study supplies for visits.
Monitor temperature of laboratory sample storage and address any excursions.
Maintain harvest logs, chain of custody, laboratory sample manifest/inventory logs and/or memos.
Pack and properly label all study materials for storage or return to sponsor upon study close out.
Obtain samples per protocol, perform select diagnostic test or limited high complexity testing and document process in source documents.
Assist in gathering data for validations on select instrumentation.
Assist with monitoring supply inventory.
Store samples in an upright position in appropriate shipping boxes in the freezer. Store primary and secondary samples in separate shipping boxes.
Ensure freezer/refrigerator temperature is within range for protocol and ensure appropriate logs are kept.
Support and ensure strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.