Laboratory Techinian

National Institute•Pomona, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician at the National Institute of Clinical Research (NICR) Pomona clinical site is responsible for collecting, handling, processing, tracking, storing, and shipping biological specimens obtained during Phase I–IV clinical trials. The role operates in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), HIPAA, OSHA, and study-specific laboratory manuals, with a focus on maintaining specimen integrity and accurate records. The position includes processing a range of human biological specimens, performing laboratory procedures such as centrifugation, separation, aliquotting, and pipetting, and carrying out time-sensitive protocol requirements such as timed PK/PD draws and flash-freezing. The technician also prepares and maintains specimens in monitored storage units and coordinates compliant packaging, documentation, and shipment of biological materials. Additional duties include monitoring and maintaining laboratory equipment, supporting phlebotomy when credentialed and required by protocol, maintaining laboratory supplies, keeping the work area clean and organized, and completing other site tasks as assigned. This is a full-time, on-site position in Pomona, California. Compensation is $22.00–$23.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least 1–2 years of hands-on laboratory experience.
High school diploma or GED with equivalent clinical laboratory experience is considered.
IATA/DOT certification for biological specimen shipping, or ability to obtain it upon hire.
CITI GCP certification, or completion within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, or a related field.
Experience in a clinical research, reference laboratory, or clinical trial site environment.
Phase I PK/PD processing experience.
California Phlebotomy Certification (CPT-1 or CPT-2).
Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Receive, verify, and process human biological specimens, including whole blood, serum, plasma, urine, stool, and tissue, according to sponsor-specific laboratory manuals and SOPs.
Perform ambient and refrigerated centrifugation, serum/plasma separation, aliquotting, and precise pipetting.
Execute time-sensitive protocol and laboratory-manual procedures, including timed PK/PD draws and flash-freezing protocols.
Prepare and maintain specimens in monitored -20°C freezers, -80°C ultra-low freezers, liquid nitrogen dewars, and ambient containment units.
Package hazardous and non-hazardous biological materials, including Category A and Category B infectious substances, in accordance with IATA and DOT regulations.
Coordinate ambient, refrigerated, and dry-ice shipments to designated local, central, and specialty sponsor laboratories.
Complete laboratory requisitions, tracking logs, manifests, and air waybills accurately to maintain complete chain of custody, including hand-off to couriers when necessary.
Monitor, record, and report daily temperatures for laboratory storage units, centrifuges, and other laboratory equipment.
Perform routine calibration, maintenance, cleaning, and decontamination of laboratory instruments and equipment.
Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection when credentialed and required by protocol.
Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies, study kits, reagents, dry ice, and personal protective equipment.
Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized laboratory work environment in accordance with SOPs and safety regulations.
Provide support and/or complete other site tasks as assigned.