Screening Research Technician

Quotient Sciences•Miami, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Quotient Sciences is a leading drug development and manufacturing accelerator, helping biotech and pharma companies bring new medicines to patients faster. With over 35 years of experience and a track record of success, we provide Drug Product (CDMO) and Clinical (CRO) services across the entire development pathway, including formulation development, clinical pharmacology, clinical trials, and commercial product manufacturing. Our proprietary and disruptive platform – “Translational Pharmaceutics®” – integrates Drug Product Manufacturing and Clinical Testing to eliminate silos in the drug development process. This in turn reduces costs, improves outcomes, and significantly accelerates drug development times. Every day counts when bringing new medicines to patients. Our 1,000+ experts across the US, UK, and beyond are united by science, agility, and a culture that turns ideas into impact—fast.

Requirements

Phlebotomy certificate and/or Medical Assistant certificate.
Minimum two years of active phlebotomy and laboratory procedures experience.
Working knowledge of State of Florida OSHA guidelines.
High attention to details.
Proficient computer skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to interact successfully with personnel and research volunteers.
Must be aged 18 years or over.
Must not have been debarred by the FDA.

Nice To Haves

Current IATA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow protocol guidelines for the preparation, collection, transfer, storage and shipping of all screening specimens according to protocol requirements and OSHA/State of Florida biohazardous regulations.
Collect biological samples, performs phlebotomy, vital signs and ECG’s in accordance with the specific activity schedule.
Obtain all test results for review by the Investigators.
Ensure study data is collected to a high quality in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
Ensure subject safety at all times.
Reviews study protocols prior to initiation of study.
Attends protocol training meetings to review specimen processing requirements and ensures availability of supplies needed. Coordinates services with any central lab involved in the study.
Performs study procedures including vital signs, ECGs, and sample collection in compliance with study protocols and SOPs.
Notifies Screening Nurse of any vital sign, ECG or laboratory parameters that may exclude volunteer from study.
Completes source documents following GCP and GDP standards. Must comply with all relevant SOPs.
Performs quality control checks for lab requisitions.
Reports events regarding the damage or loss of a sample or incidences involving spillage or employee injury.
Records the temperature of all freezers and refrigerators on the appropriate temperature logs on a daily basis.
Verifies that all biohazardous materials are disposed of appropriately. Ensures proper labeling and preparation of biohazardous waste for transport.
Prepares specimens for shipping and adheres to regulations for biological sample shipping.
Arranges overnight/express shipping of specimens and maintains related shipping documents.
Receives and sorts all laboratory test results for review by the Investigators and clinical staff.
Ensures all lab results have been received for potential volunteers prior to utilization in a study.
Perform vital sign and ECG measurements.
Assist the recruitment team when required.
Assists with any other duties as assigned.
Performs blood collection, vital signs, ECGs and other study procedures as required at the overnight facility based on Screening and Clinic scheduling needs.