Lab Technician

Lab Technician

The Lab Technician will be responsible for assisting the clinical research staff in conducting clinical research trials.

• Prepares, processes, and ships laboratory samples to outside laboratories following IATA regulations.
• Conducts venipuncture and phlebotomy on study subjects.
• Provides quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Verifies subject by reading subject identification.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using an aseptic technique, following protocol procedures; observing protocol specific procedures.
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed as applicable.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Enhances laboratory department by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Monitors inventory of laboratory supplies and laboratory kits and order as needed.
• Organizes laboratory layout and facilitates laboratory operations.
• Conducts clinical studies according to FDA regulations and guidelines.
• Protects the safety and welfare of the study subjects by ensuring that the study is conducted properly and in compliance with ICH/GCP and Optimal Research Standing Operating Procedures.
• Knowledgeable of the Sponsor’s protocol so that all study activities are completed correct.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum 2 years of phlebotomy experience.

• Meticulous attention to details and deadlines.
• Knowledge of basic use of scientific methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Good communication skills are required, both written and verbal.
• Fluent English is a must, Spanish is preferred.