Research Laboratory Technician

IQVIA•Fairfax, VA

4d•$42,700 - $89,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing routine analysis and laboratory testing procedures. This role involves handling various types of samples for clinical trials, ensuring accurate data recording, maintaining laboratory equipment and environment, managing inventory, and performing administrative functions. The technician will also prepare samples and supplies for upcoming clinic days.

Requirements

IATA Dangerous Goods handling—if not previously certified will train after hire.
Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel and databases.
Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences required.

Nice To Haves

1 year of prior lab and sample processing and shipping experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Label, receive, and process samples (blood, urine, tissue, stool, etc.) for clinical trials per specific protocol guidelines to include logging samples into and out of the department.
Request and receive tissue samples from outside pathology facilities.
Send tissue blocks to vendor to have slides cut and ship these slides to the study’s lab.
Record all data in specified forms per clinical trial (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.
Enter data into departmental database.
Recognize discrepancies in the data on the samples and coordinate with the clinical staff to correct.
Organize and store all reagents according to safety instructions.
Maintain equipment and a clean and orderly lab environment.
Restock lab consumables at the end of the day.
Manage inventory of clinical trial supplies and kits as well as departmental supplies.
Administrative functions include filing, scanning, copying, and emailing of work documents.
Ship or store samples as per protocol before the end of the shift.
Prepare all collection tubes and aliquots for the next day’s clinic with accuracy and responsibility.
Other duties as assigned.