Clinic Lab Technician I

The Laboratory Technician I is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and comprehensive processing during screening, admission, study conduct, and discharge procedures.

Essential Functions

• Performs laboratory testing procedures (i.e., Alcohol Breathalyzer, Urine Drug Screen, COVID-19 testing, etc.) and processes in strict compliance with the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), QA/QC procedures, OSHA guidelines, and other state and local regulations as applicable

• Supports the coordination of studies, when applicable

• Assists in the preparation of reagents

• Assists in the calibration of equipment, and any other laboratory tasks, as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor

• Performs Quality Control of the laboratory documents

• Ensures the integrity, well-being, and safety of study participants

• Provides administrative and operational support as a member of the site team

• Ensures lab results are printed and provided to designee in a timely manner

• Schedules shipping arrangements with courier as per Sponsor

• Ensures written notification of sample shipment is communicated with Sponsor and respective lab

• Retrieving confirmation of sample arrival from Sponsor

• Serves as Client Services to Sponsors

• Ensures availability of adequate supplies (i.e., nomadic coolers, dry ice, TempTales, etc.) for each shipment

• Ensures quality check of sample labels

• Maintains a safe, clean, and neat working environment

• Maintains records of all shipping documents

• Supports all other laboratory tasks as required by the workload and as assigned by the Laboratory Manager

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Education: HS Diploma or higher

Experience

• One to two (1-2) years of experience in a clinical environment

• One (1) year of experience as a laboratory technician or equivalent or medical assistant training

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Certification/Licensure BLS preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Other pertinent qualifications/skills/knowledge necessary to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Experience with laboratory processing equipment and ability to aliquot biological specimens preferred

• Able to obtain vital signs and perform ECGs

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Able to maintain a safe, clean and neat working environment

• Able to follow written directions, work independently, and handle competing priorities within tight deadlines

• Able to function independently within a team environment

• Excellent organizational and time management skills and a strong attention to detail (i.e., label placement on vacutainers, polypropylene tubes, preparing study racks according to protocol, etc.)

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Other N/AP

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Incumbents in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Predominantly laboratory and clinical environment

• Non-supervisory, non-managerial

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings