Evening Research Laboratory Technician

IQVIA•San Antonio, TX

1d•$41,400 - $86,100

About The Position

Role and Responsibilities Label, receive, and process samples (blood, urine, tissue, stool, etc.) for clinical trials per specific protocol guidelines to include logging samples into and out of the department. Request and receive tissue samples from outside pathology facilities. Send tissue blocks to vendor to have slides cut and ship these slides to the study’s lab. Label, receive, and process samples (blood, urine, tissue etc.) for clinical trials per specific protocol guidelines to include logging samples into and out of the department. Record all data in specified forms per clinical trial (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility. Enter data into departmental database. Recognize discrepancies in the data on the samples and coordinate with the clinical staff to correct. Organize and store all reagents according to safety instructions. Maintain equipment and a clean and orderly lab environment. Restock lab consumables at the end of the day. Manage inventory of clinical trial supplies and kits as well as departmental supplies. Administrative functions include filing, scanning, copying, and emailing of work documents. Ship or store samples as per protocol before the end of the shift. Prepare all collection tubes and aliquots for the next day’s clinic with accuracy and responsibility. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Lab Assistant training or associate degree in the Sciences.
Or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

IATA Dangerous Goods handling—if not previously certified will train after hire.
Prior lab experience including sample processing and shipping experience.
Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel and databases.

Responsibilities

Label, receive, and process samples (blood, urine, tissue, stool, etc.) for clinical trials per specific protocol guidelines to include logging samples into and out of the department.
Request and receive tissue samples from outside pathology facilities.
Send tissue blocks to vendor to have slides cut and ship these slides to the study’s lab.
Label, receive, and process samples (blood, urine, tissue etc.) for clinical trials per specific protocol guidelines to include logging samples into and out of the department.
Record all data in specified forms per clinical trial (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.
Enter data into departmental database.
Recognize discrepancies in the data on the samples and coordinate with the clinical staff to correct.
Organize and store all reagents according to safety instructions.
Maintain equipment and a clean and orderly lab environment.
Restock lab consumables at the end of the day.
Manage inventory of clinical trial supplies and kits as well as departmental supplies.
Administrative functions include filing, scanning, copying, and emailing of work documents.
Ship or store samples as per protocol before the end of the shift.
Prepare all collection tubes and aliquots for the next day’s clinic with accuracy and responsibility.
Other duties as assigned.