Medical Lab Technician - Part-Time

Job Title:

Medical Lab Technician – Part-Time

Location:

Providence, RI 02905

Dates:

Sept 14, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027

Pay Range:$24.10 - $27.00/hourly commensurate with experience

Hours:

15 hours per week (2 days per week at 7.5 hours per day)

About the Role

This is a part-time temporary position supporting the RISE-NE research study. The primary need is reliable phlebotomy coverage for participant study visits. Approximately 15 hours per week are anticipated, although scheduling may vary depending on participant appointments and study needs. Study-specific orientation and training will be provided prior to beginning participant-facing activities.

Job Description

The Medical Laboratory Technician will provide phlebotomy, biological sample processing, laboratory technician, and participant-facing research support for clinical research studies involving substance use.

Primary Functions Include

• Collecting blood and other biological samples from research participants
• Labeling, processing, and storing biological samples within the laboratory
• Conducting some assays within the laboratory, ship some samples to external laboratories for assays, and transport some samples to local biological repositories for long-term storage
• May support participant recruitment, screen potential participants for study eligibility, and facilitate the informed consent process in accordance with approved study protocols
• Handle privileged information

In addition to collecting blood and other biological samples from research participants, the position requires a skilled individual to work directly, in person, with individuals participating in research studies investigating the relationships between substance use and disease risk. Research protocols involve project oversight by the NIH and other regulatory agencies (DEA, FDA). The position will involve exposure to potentially infectious body fluids, including blood products, and must complete approved safety training regarding these materials.

Required Skills

• Strong venipuncture/phlebotomy skills
• Experience safely collecting and handling blood specimens
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols and documentation procedures
• Comfortable working directly with research participants
• Able to communicate well with participants and research staff
• Reliable, professional, detail-oriented, and organized
• Able to work independently while following established study procedures
• Use of own vehicle to transport samples to community partner sites as well as Miriam Hospital; mileage will be reimbursed

Preferred Skills

• Previous research or clinical research experience
• Phlebotomy certification
• Experience working with diverse patient/participant populations
• Familiarity with biospecimen processing and research specimen workflows
• Spanish language skills are a plus

Tools and Equipment

• Standard phlebotomy and blood collection supplies/equipment, including venipuncture needles, blood collection tubes, tourniquets, and related specimen collection materials
• Familiarity with specimen labeling, handling, and basic laboratory safety procedures

Required Experience

• At least 1 year of relevant phlebotomy/venipuncture experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of a phlebotomy training/certification program

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