Laboratory Technician - Clinical Research

Flourish Research•Walnut Creek, CA

5d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Flourish Research is looking for motivated, talented, creative individuals who want to learn and grow in their career while contributing to research that changes lives! We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities. We are actively hiring a Laboratory Technician at the Flourish Research site in Walnut Creek. This site is formerly Diablo Clinical Research. We conduct Phase I-IV pharmaceutical/biotech studies across multiple therapeutic areas (diabetes, obesity/weight loss, cholesterol, vaccines, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, neuropathy, migraines, healthy volunteer, devices and more). The Laboratory Technician tracks laboratory kits and supplies as well as receipt of lab results for multiple studies. Our Laboratory Technician assists with phlebotomy for research subjects enrolled in clinical trials and follows the detailed processing techniques associated with each specimen per the study protocol. This person prepares laboratory specimens for shipment to outside labs per the protocol requirements or prepares them for refrigerator/freezer storage. The Laboratory Technician may also process POC blood and urine samples from study participants at our on-site lab. Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM Location: 2255 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite M, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Compensation: Hourly based on experience ($24 - $30/hr)

Requirements

California Certified Phlebotomist (Active License)
Experience performing phlebotomy with patients in a clinic or hospital setting
Familiar with e-source reporting via an electronic platform
A clear understanding of ICH, FDA, and GCP regulations
Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the Principal Investigator, research team, Study Sponsor/CROs, potential subjects, and referral sources
An ethical compass that compels the candidate to be honest, detail-oriented, and self-driven
High-level critical thinking skills
Working knowledge of medical terminology and lab collection/processing/storage procedures
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

IATA certification is preferred
Experience with clinical research is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy/venipuncture duties for research subjects as needed (maintains valid and updated phlebotomy licensing)
Processes laboratory specimens (centrifugation, pipetting, creating slides, etc.)
Prepares lab kits and lab supplies for protocol required lab collections.
Tracks receipt of laboratory results and assists with filing.
Stocks lab supplies - unloads and organizes lab supplies in on-site lab supply storage room; maintains an inventory of lab supplies and re-orders when needed; assists in purchasing new equipment and supplies as needed
Performs point of care laboratory testing such as HbA1C, glucose, hematocrit, dipstick urinalysis, pregnancy testing as required
Tracks and maintains sample inventory logs for ambient and frozen specimens shipped to central lab(s)
Maintains inventory of lab supplies and orders lab kits and lab supplies as needed.
Participates in research related meetings and training as a member of the research team; assists in the development of detailed lab manual describing the biospecimen processing protocols.
Maintains and updates IATA certification for proper packing and shipping of lab specimens for the clinical trials
Responds to laboratory queries.
Other duties may be assigned by management.