Lab Technician III (3228)

The Lab Technician III will conduct the collection of blood samples from subjects while working closely with our Clinical Research staff to provide excellent customer care to patients and their parents participating in our clinical

trials.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Manages equipment and storage conditions of samples and reagents within the laboratory.
• Manages vendors per DM and protocol procedure with regard to samples, dry-ice, liquid nitrogen (if applicable), and biohazard waste pick-up.
• Knowledgeable of the Sponsor’s protocol so all study activities are completed correctly.
• Ability to train and mentor new staff, as needed.
• Demonstration of appropriate and timely follow-up on the action items, at their respective sites.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by the supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

• 4 years of phlebotomy and lab processing experience.

Credentials:

• Phlebotomy certification required
• Medical Assistant certification preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• 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.