Laboratory Techinian

National Institute of Clinical Research, Inc.•Irvine, CA

5d•$22 - $23•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, and is responsible for maintaining specimen integrity and accurate documentation. The position includes processing a range of human biological specimens, performing protocol-specific laboratory procedures, maintaining laboratory equipment and storage conditions, and preparing biological materials for shipment in accordance with applicable regulations. The technician may also perform blood collection when credentialed and required by protocol, maintain laboratory supplies and work areas, and support other site tasks as assigned. This is a full-time, on-site position in Pomona.

Requirements

At least 1–2 years of hands-on laboratory experience.
Ability to comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), HIPAA, OSHA, SOPs, study-specific laboratory manuals, and applicable specimen-handling and shipping requirements.
IATA/DOT certification for biological specimen shipping, or ability to obtain it upon hire.
CITI GCP certification, or ability to complete it 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.
High school diploma/GED with equivalent clinical laboratory experience may be considered.
Clinical research, reference laboratory, or clinical trial site experience.
Phase I PK/PD specimen-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 centrifugation, serum and plasma separation, aliquotting, and precise pipetting.
Complete time-sensitive procedures, including timed PK/PD draws and flash-freezing protocols, in accordance with protocols and laboratory manuals.
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.
Accurately complete laboratory requisitions, tracking logs, manifests, and air waybills to maintain chain of custody, including courier hand-offs 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 for or complete other site tasks as assigned.