CRSL Research Tech

About the role

The Clinical Research Support Laboratory (CRSL) is the primary non-CLIA certified laboratory responsible for collecting, processing, stabilizing, documenting, shipping and tracking all research biospecimens from patients participating in therapeutic clinical trials supported by the Yale Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office.

Responsibilities

• Supports the New Haven CRSLs by providing meticulous preparation and coordination of the shipments of biological specimens from patients participating in numerous on-site clinical trials.
• Understands and follows protocols and lab manuals for a large number of clinical trials with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Uses a high degree of independent judgement and extensive communication with Clinical Trials Office staff and other research staff to perform daily processing of patient-derived materials in both inpatient and outpatient settings in New Haven locations.
• Interprets lab templates for hundreds of oncology studies and prepares daily and future shipments of patient-derived specimens.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to interpret written policies and procedures including complex materials, clinical trial protocols, and technical lab manuals.
• Experience with Clinical Trial laboratory sample processing.
• Experience working within a regulated laboratory environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate essential information to staff.
• Excellent attention to detail, attendance, and punctuality are critical to this position.
• Strong organizational and inter-personal skills, with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to work in a team as well as independently, and to effectively manage change.
• Strong computer skills including intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), OnCore, eShipGlobal, and Box.
• Prominent ability and willingness to learn new systems, processes and technology.
• Familiarity with EPIC and Barcloud.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA and ability to ensure strict patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrated proficiency with medical laboratory terminology, and blood processing techniques.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience in the same job family and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.