What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Frontage Laboratories?
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Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Secaucus, NJ
Reports to: Laboratory Manager
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Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, publicly listed (HKSE), full-service CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China, and growing over 30% YOY. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.
Position/Job Summary:
The laboratory technician performs a variety of laboratory procedures as required by the study protocol. Laboratory technicians are responsible for assisting the Laboratory Manager, Principal Investigator, Clinical Research Coordinators, and other medical professionals in the preparation and handling of specimens, analyzing results, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Laboratory Technicians ensure accuracy, quality control, and adherence to safety protocols, contributing directly to scientific research, development of new products, or medical diagnostics.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Performs routine laboratory procedures including specimen labeling, collection, processing, and shipping in accordance with established SOPs and/or study protocol under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, Clinical Research Coordinator, Principal Investigator, and Sub-Investigators.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, pipettes, and refrigerators/freezers.
- Develop a strong working knowledge of the study protocols and flow chart of study procedures and implement study procedures in full compliance with protocol requirements.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in laboratory or study-specific documents, temperature logs, and shipping logs.
- Perform environmental monitoring and equipment temperature checks to ensure proper specimen storage conditions.
- Assist with inventory management, restocking supplies, and maintaining organized work areas.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards (GCP and internal QA procedures).
- Support weekend and surge workload coverage as needed based on operational demands.
- Assist Laboratory Manager in any task as needed.
Education, Experience & Skills Required:
- Associate or BS in biology, chemistry, or related area, or completion and certification of Lab Technician course from an accredited or allied health training school.
- 1 year of experience in clinical research laboratory or related medical field.
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques and laboratory equipment operation.
- Good communication skills.
- Excellent organization and planning skills.
Salary and Benefits:
Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, and life insurance.
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.