Laboratory Tech II

About Us:

Each of Cen Exel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability.

We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success.

Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, Cen Exel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full time employees after 30 days of employment including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k.

Hourly Range:

Job Summary: $20.00 - $21.00/hr (Depending on education, experience, and skillset)

Schedule:
Monday - Friday (Office Hours)

Responsible for conducting basic to moderately complex diagnostic testing. Performs basic interpretation and limited problem resolution with guidance from senior lab techs, as needed.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Have full knowledge of laboratory procedures and processes per protocol, laboratory manual, shipping manual, etc.
• Assists the laboratory manager in site preparation for study conduct.
• Assists in the creation of laboratory documents (harvest logs, etc.)
• Assists in the preparation of collection tubes, vials, study supplies for visits.
• Monitors temperature of laboratory sample storage and address any excursions.
• Maintains harvest logs, chain of custody, laboratory sample manifest/inventory logs and/or memos.
• Packs and properly labels all study materials for storage or return to sponsor upon study close out.
• Obtains samples per protocol, performs select diagnostic test or limited high complexity testing and documents process in source documents.
• Assists in gathering data for validations on select instrumentation.
• Assists with monitoring supply inventory.
• Stores samples in an upright position in appropriate shipping boxes in the freezer. Stores primary and secondary samples in separate shipping boxes.
• Ensures freezer/refrigerator temperature is within range for protocol and ensures appropriate logs are kept.
• Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Cen Exel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Must have proper experience and demonstrate mastery of Lab Technician I position.
• Minimum High School graduate or have GED equivalency.
• IATA certification preferred.
• Motivated to work consistently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Working Conditions

• Indoor, Clinic environment.
• Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking.
• Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.
• This is an on-site work arrangement.

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