Laboratory Technician (On-site)

RDI•Los Angeles, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

RDI Trials runs clinical studies for diagnostic companies. Its laboratory receives, processes, tests, stores, and ships clinical research specimens. The Laboratory Technician performs hands-on laboratory work from sample receipt through final disposition, reports to the Lab Director, and works closely with laboratory and study teams. This is a full-time, onsite position in Van Nuys, Los Angeles. The role includes preparing for study samples; receiving, accessioning, sorting, and tracking shipments; supporting research testing and sample analysis; storing and shipping specimens; maintaining laboratory equipment, records, and readiness; and helping manage supplies and study kits. Work must follow study protocols, laboratory SOPs, training requirements, approved procedures, and applicable authorization. The technician is expected to maintain accurate records and data entry, meet study timelines, and promptly communicate discrepancies, quality concerns, instrument issues, and risks.

Requirements

Ability to follow study protocols, laboratory SOPs, and training requirements accurately.
Careful sample handling, labeling, recordkeeping, and data entry.
Ability to organize work around sample stability windows and study deadlines.
Clear communication and prompt escalation of discrepancies, quality concerns, and conflicting instructions.
Willingness to support routine laboratory work, equipment care, supplies, and study kit preparation.
Ability to learn and use laboratory information and sample tracking systems.
Ability to work full time onsite in Van Nuys, Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

Complete study-specific training and review sample volumes, specimen types, stability windows, labels, and manifests.
Prepare freezer locations and supplies before shipments arrive.
Receive, open, and sort sample shipments.
Accession samples, reconcile shipments against manifests, and document discrepancies.
Maintain accurate and complete Salesforce and freezer location records.
Assess sample integrity and track protocol-defined testing windows.
Perform assigned research testing and sample analysis in accordance with training, approved procedures, and applicable authorization.
Run samples, calibrators, and quality controls on automated analyzers as assigned.
Identify assay or instrument issues and promptly escalate them to the Lab Director.
Record and transmit results and complete study data entry accurately and on time.
Pull and organize samples against study manifests.
Package and stage shipments according to protocols and applicable requirements.
Update sample tracking and storage records after shipment.
Perform routine equipment maintenance and calibration checks.
Maintain temperature and humidity logs and complete laboratory records.
Prepare study kits and track supplies, reagents, and consumables.
Coordinate with vendors and obtain pricing for laboratory materials as requested.
Identify risks and process improvements, communicate problems early, and follow issues through to resolution.