Lab Coordinator - Medical Lab Technician

Position Overview 

The Lab Coordinator assists all team members of the research team participating in clinical research. This position is responsible for study support activities to ensure all instances pertaining to lab are completed accurately, according to the protocol, and on time. This position will process lab samples as per protocol specifications, ship lab samples as per protocol timelines.  

To consistently embody AMR’s Core Values: 

• Excellence and Consistency
• Collaborative Innovation
• Respect for our Subjects, Sponsors and Team Members
• Community
• Unimpeachable Ethics

The Lab Coordinator reports to the Lab Manager 

Classification: Non-Exempt 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Process and package lab specimens for shipment to central labs according to lab’s instructions.
• Perform preliminary study visit activities with subjects according to protocol upon their arrival at clinic.
• Assist in completion of study forms as necessary, accurately and completely.
• Unpack and put away lab supplies and study materials as received from sponsors, break down when study is over, as applicable
• Inform Coordinator when subject is in room and ready to be seen.
• Contact subject for repeat labs if necessary, document phone conversation, time, and date in subject book, as applicable.
• Remove all subject identifying documents whether paper documents, lab documents, EKG’s if assisting with remote monitoring activities
• Clean and sanitize all subject rooms, lab, and phlebotomy area daily.

• Draw blood and obtain specimens from volunteers according to established procedures.
• Assist doctor(s) with procedures when needed.
• Assist coordinators with clinical study activities in a timely manner as necessary.
• Maintain logs for refrigerator, freezer, pregnancy, cleaning, drug storage room and scales.
• Maintain a safe work environment making sure all IATA and OSHA standards are met in the lab, As directed, maintenance of the lab equipment.
• Maintain all clinical supply inventories to ensure no shortages. 
• Measure vital signs on subject, as needed
• Perform EKGs on subjects, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities (Check If Applicable) : 

Room study subjects per SOP’s as well as study specific protocol. 

Cross train in research assistant duties to serve as a backup. 

Desired Skills and Qualifications: 

• MLT certification/degree  
• Phlebotomy experience preferred 
• Graduate of a professional school or college preferred
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment where processes change and improve continually. 
• Able to function independently without constant supervision and adapt to change. 
• Positive attitude and the ability and desire to work in a company that embraces collaboration and a team approach. 

• Professional and highly motivated “self-starter” with the ability to exercise initiative.
• Excellent task management and prioritization skills.
• Proven ability to successfully build and cultivate excellent long-term relationships
• Excellent follow up

Alliance of Multispecialty Research does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. 

** This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities of the staff holding this position. The staff may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.