Research Lab Tech - (Clinical Research)
About The Position
The Research Lab Tech supports clinical research laboratory operations and study conduct. The role follows study protocols and laboratory, shipping, and other relevant manuals; helps prepare the site and supplies for study visits; collects and processes samples; maintains sample records and inventory; and ensures samples and laboratory storage are handled and monitored appropriately. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and required availability to work weekends. The hourly range is $20.00–$21.50, depending on education, experience, and skillset, with a $1.50 per hour weekend differential after 90 days.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of experience.
- High school graduation or GED equivalency.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Motivation to work consistently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
- Availability to work weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain knowledge of laboratory procedures and processes as specified by study protocols and laboratory and shipping manuals.
- 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 records, laboratory sample manifests and inventory logs, and memos as applicable.
- 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 and ensure centrifuge settings are appropriate.
- 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, keeping primary and secondary samples in separate boxes.
- Ensure freezer and refrigerator temperatures are within protocol range and maintain appropriate logs.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
