Laboratory Tech - Clinical Research

Each of CenExel's research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability.
We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success. Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full time employees after 30 days of employment including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k.
Responsible for lab processes and directions as required by protocols.
Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in conducting research protocols in a manner that ensures quality, consistency, timelines, accuracy and subject safety
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the protocol, informed consent, source documentation, subject diary (when applicable), and study medications(s) for the assigned research study
• Develops knowledge of FDA regulations regarding "Good Clinical Practices" and applies it during conduct of the clinical trial
• Establishes rapport with subjects, relatives/friends of subjects, doctors, office/hospital staff and any other personnel involved in the conduct of the study
• Performs protocol procedures as delegated by the Principal Investigator which may include, but are not limited to the following: vital signs, blood collection, ECG collection, urine collection, alcohol breath tests and pain assessments
• Completes precise and timely progress notes (source documents) for study subjects as needed
• Performs basic lab procedures, such as: blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storing and shipping of lab specimens, accountability of specimens and notification of courier for specimen pick-ups (when applicable)
• Assists with maintenance of adequate inventory of supplies needed to complete each study
• Maintains logs including chain of custody logs, temperature logs, protocol and subject specific logs as appropriate
• Ensures ongoing maintenance of laboratory records and quality control logs of equipment
• Follows GCP guidelines and OSHA regulations and guidelines
• Assists with ensuring that study specific lab supplies are on site prior to study start and replenished during study conduction as needed
• Assists with ensuring that equipment is operating to sponsor, vendor, and protocol specifications
• Assists with ensuring that laboratory equipment is current on all maintenance and calibration
• Resolves laboratory queries as necessary

Other Job Functions

• Completes OSHA and CPR training
• IATA Certification
• Any other duties as reasonably assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, Education, and Experience:

• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Minimum High School graduate or have GED equivalency.
• IATA certification preferred
• Phlebotomist certification and/or Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Motivated to work consistently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Good communication skills (interpersonal, written, verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Good time management skills
• Legible penmanship

Equipment and Materials Used:

• Assessment Equipment: Sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, thermometer, scale, ECG, glucometer, breathalyzer, etc.
• Emergency Equipment
• Laboratory Equipment: Needles, syringes, gloves, centrifuge, freezers, refrigerators, etc.
• Office Equipment

Physical Tasks:

• Sitting, standing, reaching overhead and lifting to 30 pounds
• Heavy hand/write movement while using keyboard

Environmental Demands and Potential Hazards:

• Frequent hand washing
• Potential exposure to blood splashes, potentially infectious materials
• Frequent use of needles
• Exposure to emissions from copiers, fluorescent lighting and computers

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.