What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Research Assistant - PA 6 mo contract position at Atlas Clinical Research?
Job Summary
The lab/research assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks to support the staff on clinical trial assignments. Some front desk duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- Lab processing for an average of 30 ongoing trials, each with their own procedures and requirements for processing, storage, and shipping
- Perform blood draws
- Perform vitals, EKG’s and other study procedures as directed by CRC
- Review and implement each study’s laboratory manual
- Work with the clinical team to review lab requirements, tests, set up, and address queries
- Provide overview of the lab requirements at study review meetings
- Work with vendors to order supplies and set up local lab tests, normal ranges, and requisitions
- Maintain daily records of temperatures for drug rooms, refrigerators, and freezers
- Assist in scheduling equipment calibration
- Disinfect lab and exam rooms daily
- Inspect exam rooms daily for needed supplies and dispose of any biohazard and sharps containers
- Ensure lab certifications are up to date and regulations are followed
- Work with the Site Manager to perform ongoing quality audits of lab
- Inspect lab daily for needed supplies
- Prepare study charts based on a template prepared by the Study Coordinator
- Ensure charts are prepped for the next day including lab kit preparation
- File both study charts and study files
- Complete and update study logs
- Work with the Administrative Assistant to ensure Primary Care Physician letters are completed at the beginning and end of the trial
- Assist and prepare for monitor visits
- Collapse and archive completed charts
- Organize and track archived studies
- Set up and ship out sponsor specific ECG or EKG machinesensure all equipment is processed/tracked by Technology Support
- Some light front desk duties as assigned
- Additional duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Able to maintain an organized lab environment as well as appropriate documentation
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to work independently
- Provide a comfortable and friendly environment for patients
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
Education and Experience
- High school diploma, some college preferred
- Must have lab processing experience
- Must have phlebotomy experience (adult and pediatric)
About Atlas Clinical Research
Atlas Clinical Research is a leading Private Equity (PE)-backed clinical research site network, dedicated to transforming the healthcare landscape through innovative research solutions. We envision a world where patients and their families have ready access to groundbreaking new treatments being developed by our sponsors, and made possible through the access, care, and support provided by our therapeutically focused clinical network. Atlas only hires candidates that reside in the following states: NY, PA, NC, AZ, and FL.
