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.

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; minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory processing experience required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus.

Skills

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, 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.
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills; ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers, and external customers.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
• Professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and strong work ethic.
• High degree of integrity and dependability.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (coverage starts the first day of the month following date of hire).
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Health savings accounts and supplemental insurances.
• 401k plan with a safe harbor match.

Schedule

Full-time employees are regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week.