Senior Laboratory Technician

START Center for Cancer Research • East Brunswick, NJ

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Laboratory Technician, Labs and PK, supports the investigation team in conducting Phase 1 research in accordance with study protocols and departmental standard operating procedures. Under general supervision, the position performs point-of-care testing and receives, processes, handles, stores, and ships clinical and research specimens. The role also includes equipment maintenance, inventory control, laboratory documentation, and administrative support for the Pharmacokinetic Department.

The position is listed as remote, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and participation in on-call weekend and emergency rotations. The listed hourly pay range is $31.00–$38.00; actual base pay may vary based on factors including 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 well independently and troubleshoot unplanned situations while meeting established deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software.
• Ability to maintain punctuality and good attendance and to work flexible hours to accommodate the clinic patient schedule.
• Ability to perform only testing authorized by the laboratory and 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 accurate specimen labeling, documentation, chain of custody, handling, processing, storage, packaging, and shipment in accordance with protocols and laboratory and organizational requirements.
• Evaluate specimens against written acceptability criteria and identify factors 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 according to approved procedures.
• Perform CLIA-waived, point-of-care, and other specifically authorized laboratory testing; operate approved analyzers and 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 activities.
• Prepare specimens for external laboratory vendors and enter, document, or transmit test results according to 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 and accurate quality control, maintenance, competency, communication, and testing records.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, laboratory certificate or permit requirements, study protocols, laboratory procedures, START policies, and infection prevention, exposure control, biohazard, chemical safety, privacy, and waste-disposal requirements.
• Support inspection, accreditation, and regulatory audit readiness.
• Maintain laboratory supplies, monitor lot numbers and expiration dates, and remove expired or compromised materials from use.
• 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 research sample collection supplies and tissue specimens according to protocol.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers to receive patient tissue and process and ship tissue specimens according to protocol requirements.
• Record data in electronic data systems in compliance with SOPs and GLPs.
• Perform Pharmacokinetic Department administrative work, including work tally records, scanning and filing forms, and sample-management documentation.
• Complete study forms, including shipping logs and documentation, sample requisition forms, flow sheets, and sample manifests.
• Sanitize laboratory equipment and perform and record scheduled daily, weekly, monthly, and annual 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.
• Comprehensive 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.
• A supportive environment that values balance, wellbeing, and flexibility.
• Continuous learning and professional growth in a collaborative, inclusive workplace.

What This Job Offers

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