Research Lab Tech - (Clinical Research)

CenExel•Los Alamitos, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Lab Tech supports clinical research studies by carrying out laboratory procedures and processes in accordance with study protocols and laboratory and shipping manuals. The role assists the laboratory manager with site preparation, prepares collection materials and study supplies, collects and processes samples, maintains laboratory documentation and inventory, monitors sample-storage temperatures, and prepares study materials for storage or return to sponsors at study closeout. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with availability required to work every other weekend. The work takes place in indoor office and clinic environments. Compensation is $20.00–$21.50 per hour, depending on education, experience, and skillset. The company offers full-time employees a benefits package after 30 days of employment.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience.
High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Motivation to work consistently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Availability to work the stated schedule, including every other weekend.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Know and follow laboratory procedures and processes specified by study protocols, laboratory manuals, shipping manuals, and related materials.
Assist the laboratory manager with site preparation for study conduct.
Assist in creating laboratory documents, such as harvest logs.
Prepare collection tubes, vials, and study supplies for visits.
Monitor laboratory sample-storage temperatures and address excursions.
Maintain harvest logs, chain-of-custody documentation, laboratory sample manifests and inventory logs, and/or memos.
Pack and properly label study materials for storage or return to the sponsor at study closeout.
Obtain samples according to protocol and document the process in source documents.
Process samples according to protocol.
Ensure centrifuge settings are appropriate for protocol-required processing.
Regularly inventory supplies and order as needed to ensure supplies are adequate and available for study visits.
Store samples upright in appropriate shipping boxes in the freezer.
Store primary and secondary samples in separate shipping boxes.
Ensure freezer and refrigerator temperatures remain within protocol ranges and maintain appropriate logs.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.