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Job Title: Clinical Trials Laboratory Assistant
Department: Clinical Trials Laboratory
Location: Onsite, 160 Elmgrove Park, Rochester NY
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Schedule: Tuesday– Saturday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
SUMMARY
The Clinical Trials Laboratory Assistant is responsible for processing, analyzing and storing samples received for Clinical Trials testing. The Clinical Trials Laboratory Assistant will have diverse responsibilities in several areas of the laboratory including ensuring the accuracy of analyses, information management, quality assurance and performance improvement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform isolation and cryopreservation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMC).
Perform flow cytometry analysis for PBMCs and BMMCs, as required.
Monitor reagent and supply inventory for processes related to the essential functions.
Record all results, lot numbers and associated calculations for all processes related to the essential functions.
Perform laboratory processing for other sample types for clinical trials samples, as required.
Perform technical analyses for clinical trials samples, as required.
Performs other tasks commensurate with the employee’s abilities as assigned by Department Manager.
Obtains a minimum of twelve hours of continuing education hours annually.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
AAS in Biology/Chemistry or Equivalent science degree, or matriculated in a Laboratory Science Bachelor program.
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
PAY RANGE: $19.00 - $22.00
Salary : $19 - $22