Senior Laboratory Technician

START Center for Cancer Research • East Brunswick Township, NJ

13h • $31 - $38 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Laboratory Technician, Labs and PK, supports the investigation team in adhering to phase 1 research protocols and departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Under general supervision, the role performs point-of-care testing and receives, processes, handles, stores, and ships clinical and research specimens. The position also maintains equipment and inventory, supports pharmacokinetic department administration, and records laboratory data in accordance with SOPs and GLPs.

The role is based at the listed East Brunswick, New Jersey address, with the posting describing it as remote. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with on-call weekend rotations for emergency response involving drug and specimen storage and emergency management. The stated hourly pay range is $31.00–$38.00; base pay may vary based on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology.
• Two years of experience in a laboratory setting, with a solid understanding of laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
• Experience in data management.
• Experience in logistics and operations.
• Experience with electronic medical record programs and laboratory information systems.
• General knowledge of medical terminology.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to troubleshoot unplanned situations while meeting established deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software.
• Punctuality and good attendance, with flexibility to accommodate clinic patient schedules.
• Ability to perform only testing authorized by the laboratory and supported by the employee’s license, validated procedures, and documented training and competency.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, biological science, chemistry, or a related discipline.
• At least one year of clinical laboratory experience; qualifying clinical training or internship experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory processes; quality-control principles; instrument maintenance; troubleshooting; and accurate result documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure specimens are accurately labeled, documented, tracked through chain of custody, handled, processed, stored, packaged, and shipped according to protocol and organizational requirements.
• Evaluate specimens against written acceptance criteria and identify issues that may affect specimen integrity, including hemolysis, clotting, contamination, incorrect labeling, temperature excursions, or insufficient volume.
• Centrifuge, aliquot, process, store, and prepare clinical and research specimens for shipment using approved procedures.
• Perform CLIA-waived, point-of-care, and other specifically authorized laboratory testing.
• Operate approved point-of-care analyzers and laboratory equipment according to manufacturer instructions and written procedures.
• Review analyzer alerts, error codes, and quality-control results; suspend testing and escalate concerns when acceptance criteria are not met.
• Participate in proficiency testing, competency assessments, inspections, audits, corrective actions, and quality-improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Prepare specimens for shipment to external laboratory vendors.
• Enter, document, or transmit laboratory and point-of-care results according to written procedures and assigned system permissions.
• Review results for completeness and identify critical values, abnormal findings, analyzer flags, or other concerns requiring escalation.
• Notify the ordering provider or designated licensed professional of critical results or significant findings, and document required communications, read-backs, interventions, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain required nursing, laboratory, instrument, testing, and specimen-management competencies, as well as accurate quality-control, maintenance, competency, communication, and testing records.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, site laboratory certificate or permit requirements, study protocols, laboratory procedures, START policies, and GLPs.
• Support laboratory readiness for inspections, accreditation reviews, and regulatory audits.
• Maintain supplies, monitor lot numbers and expiration dates, and remove expired or compromised materials from use.
• Follow infection-prevention, exposure-control, biohazard, chemical-safety, privacy, and waste-disposal requirements.
• Stop testing and notify appropriate laboratory or clinical leadership when equipment, specimen, quality-control, authorization, or patient-safety concerns arise.
• Receive, process, handle, store, and ship biospecimens according to study specifications; prepare study-specific sample collection supplies.
• Record data in electronic data systems in compliance with SOPs and GLPs.
• Process and ship tissue specimens according to protocol; coordinate receipt of patient tissue from healthcare providers and prepare tissue as required by study protocol.
• Perform pharmacokinetic department administrative work, including work tally records, scanning and filing forms, and sample-management documentation.
• Complete study documentation, including shipping logs and documents, sample requisition forms, flow sheets, and sample manifests.
• Sanitize laboratory equipment on daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly schedules, and perform and document scheduled equipment maintenance.
• Participate in on-call rotations for emergency response involving drug and specimen storage and for emergency management.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus, based on role and company results.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with optional insurance options.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential, no-cost support for employees and their families from day one.
• Flexible FSA and HSA plans.
• Supportive environment that values balance, well-being, and flexibility.
• Collaborative workplace emphasizing continuous learning, professional growth, shared ideas, inclusivity, and innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree