Clinic Lab Technician I

Role Summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Skills

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

Education

• HS Diploma or higher

Additional Requirements

• Physical requirements: lifting materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds