Lab Coordinator / Phlebotomist

About the role

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations across AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX, and Puerto Rico. We specialize in Phase I-IV studies across therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. The Lab Coordinator ensures the execution of assigned lab procedures in compliance with GCP, ICH, FED, and HIPAA regulations, company SOPs, and policies.

Our work is important to patients, scientists, and the medical community, as all approved medications require clinical trials. We foster a culturally competent environment where all individuals feel welcome, heard, and respected.

Responsibilities

• Draw and process specimens according to each trial’s requirements.
• Assist with specimen shipments to central labs and ensure proper shipping methods have been observed.
• Monitor expiration dates on lab equipment and supplies.
• Unpack and put away incoming lab supply shipments.
• Monitor and maintain both general and study-specific lab inventory, ensuring study-specific lab supplies are ready for new study start-up.
• Transport samples.
• Provide mentoring to new hires and allow them to shadow you as they learn.
• Complete and renew CITI GCP and IATA training as required.
• Attend SIVs when needed and complete all sponsor-required lab training.
• Support other clinical research-related activities such as recruitment, EDC, and QA/Chart review as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs, FDA/HIPAA regulations, ICF documentation, and GCP guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients, customers, and company information.
• Perform other related activities as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory processing experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus.

Skills

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, email, electronic health records, and web applications.
• Ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills; ability to work well independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
• Professional, respectful, self-motivated, and strong work ethic.
• High degree of integrity and dependability.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information confidentially and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

Full-time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for benefits starting the first day of the month following hire date. Offerings include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability insurance.
• Health savings accounts and supplemental insurances.
• 401k plan with a safe harbor match.