Laboratory Technician (Phlebotomy Experience) Job at CenExel in Town of Florida
CenExel, Town of Florida, NY, United States
Laboratory Technician (Phlebotomy Experience)
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CenExel is a contract clinical research organization focused on Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Our sites emphasize teamwork, quality people, and experienced clinical research managers with a history of success. CenExel Clinical Research provides a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and a generous benefits package to full-time employees after 30 days of employment, including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Insurance, and 401k.
Job Summary
Independently responsible for conducting a wide range of moderate to highly complex diagnostic testing. Performs advanced interpretations, judgement and problem resolution as needed.
Essential Responsibilities And Duties
- Have full knowledge of laboratory procedures and processes per protocol, laboratory manual, shipping manual, etc.
- Assists the laboratory manager in site preparation for study conduct.
- Assists in the creation of laboratory documents (harvest logs, etc.).
- Assists in the preparation of collection tubes, vials, study supplies for visits.
- Monitors temperature of laboratory sample storage and address any excursions.
- Maintains harvest logs, chain of custody, laboratory sample manifest/inventory logs and/or memos.
- Packs and properly labels all study materials for storage or return to sponsor upon study close out.
- Obtains samples per protocol, performs diagnostic tests, some of which are highly complex and documents process in source documents.
- Processes samples according to protocol. Ensures centrifuge settings are appropriate for processing according to protocol. Some sites may process samples using advanced testing methods.
- Performs regular inventory of supplies and orders as necessary to ensure lab supplies are adequate and available at all times for study visits.
- Stores samples in an upright position in appropriate shipping boxes in the freezer. Stores primary and secondary samples in separate shipping boxes.
- Ensures freezer/refrigerator temperature is within range for protocol and ensures appropriate logs are kept.
- Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.
- Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.
Education/Experience/Skills
- Must have proper experience and demonstrate mastery of Lab Technician II position.
- Minimum High School graduate or have GED equivalency.
- IATA certification preferred.
- Phlebotomist certification preferred.
- Motivated to work consistently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in both English and Spanish.
Working Conditions
- Indoor, Clinic environment.
- Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking.
- Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
- Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.
- This is an on-site work arrangement.
CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
- Research Services
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