Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist

CenExel•Savannah, GA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs select diagnostic testing and basic activities necessary to provide laboratory testing services. Testing scope may cross several laboratory disciplines such as hematology, urinalysis, and/or chemistry. Minimal interpretation and judgement are required to perform analytical processes.

Requirements

Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Minimum High School graduate or have GED equivalency.

Nice To Haves

IATA certification, preferred.
Phlebotomist certification preferred.
Motivated to work consistently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

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 (i.e. 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.
Obtains samples per protocol, performs select diagnostic tests or limited high complexity testing and documents process in source documents.
Assists in gathering data for validations on select instrumentation.
Assists with monitoring supply inventory.
Stores samples in an upright position in appropriate shipping boxes in the freezer.  Stores primary and secondary samples in separate shipping boxes.
Ensures freezer/refrigerator temperature is within range for protocol and ensures appropriate logs are kept.
Supports and ensures 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.
Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.