Lab Research Assistant - 6 month contract

6 month contract position in Media and West Chester PA (must be able to commute to both locations)

Job Summary:

The lab/research assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks to support the staff on clinical trial assignments. They will assist with front desk duties as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Be the lab processing expert for ongoing trials, each with their own procedures and requirements for processing, storage, and shipping
• Perform phlebotomy as needed
• Review and implement each study’s laboratory manual
• Review lab requirements, tests, set up, and address queries
• 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, stock lab and exam rooms daily
• Ensure lab certifications are up to date and regulations are followed
• Assist in performing ongoing quality audits of lab
• 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 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
• Update logs and statistics
• Collapse and archive completed charts
• Perform vitals, EKG’s, diary training and other study procedures as directed
• Keep all study lab kits organized and in stock- notify lab technician of any supply needs based on visit schedules
• Organize and track archived studies
• Set up and ship out sponsor specific ECG or EKG machines-ensure all equipment is processed/tracked by Technology Support
• Complete QA projects as assigned by QA Team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager and noted on the delegation log.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must have lab processing experience
• Must have phlebotomy experience
• 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

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma
• Clinical Research experience a plus

Wage/Salary: $26-29/hour

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (Required)
• Lab Processing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Media, PA 19063 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $29