Research Laboratory Technician

IQVIA•Houston, TX

6d•$42,700 - $89,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves supporting clinical trials by processing and managing laboratory samples. The technician will be responsible for labeling, receiving, and processing various types of samples according to specific protocol guidelines. This includes logging samples, requesting and receiving tissue samples from external facilities, and preparing slides for analysis. Accurate data recording in both paper and electronic formats, data entry into departmental databases, and identifying and resolving data discrepancies are key aspects of the position. The role also includes maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring a clean and orderly lab environment, managing inventory of supplies and kits, and performing administrative tasks such as filing and scanning. Preparing samples for the next day's clinic and shipping or storing samples according to protocol are also required duties. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Lab Assistant training or associate degree in the Sciences or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel and databases.

Nice To Haves

IATA Dangerous Goods handling—if not previously certified will train after hire.
Prior lab experience including sample processing and shipping experience.

Responsibilities

Label, receive, and process samples (blood, urine, tissue, stool, etc.) for clinical trials per specific protocol guidelines.
Log 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.
Perform administrative functions including 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.