Laboratory Technician

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Charter Research is a highly experienced and quickly growing clinical research company, based in Florida and Illinois, that is looking to add to our team to help us fulfill our mission of discovering future medicines. Our company is privately owned and prides itself on providing exceptional patient experience to our participants, as well as offering agile recruitment strategies to our sponsors. Above all, we are a team, and we are seeking the right team member to add to our foundation in The Villages, FL.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing laboratory-based technical procedures and tasks to support scientific investigations of new pharmaceuticals. Team Members in this role are responsible for receiving and processing specimens, following study-specific requirements of trial protocols and laboratory manuals, and communicating with clinical staff and study sponsors regarding the proper preparation of clinical trial samples, which often determine patient eligibility in clinical trials and/or serve as the primary endpoint of clinical trials.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare, process, store, and ship specimens in accordance with safety regulations, company SOPs, clinical trial protocol requirements, and lab manual requirements.
2. Maintain inventory levels and order laboratory and exam room supplies as needed.
3. Appropriately organize and label all supplies and equipment.
4. Ensure all laboratory equipment is properly maintained and calibrated at all times.
5. Maintain biohazard waste containers and dispose of biohazard waste in lab and exam rooms.
6. Oversee and maintain the temperature monitoring system and adjust equipment as necessary to ensure all temperatures stay within their required range.
7. Comply with OSHA and IATA safety guidelines.
8. Specimen processing.
9. Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Strong attention to detail.
2. Highly organized.
3. Excellent critical thinking skills.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
5. Ability to multi-task.
6. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal).
7. Disciplined in following safety and scientific techniques.
8. Ability to use lab equipment with accuracy, precision, and efficiency.
9. Proficiency with a mechanical pipettor.
10. Familiarity with how to safely transport hazardous materials in accordance with IATA training and Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

1. Associate's degree in life sciences required.
2. Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or related field preferred.

Experience

1. Minimum of 1 year laboratory experience required.
2. Phlebotomy experience a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching.
2. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
3. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

Charter Research provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.