Laboratory Director

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory assistants to ensure all study specimens are processed and archived according to protocol specifications.
• Notify the appropriate management staff of missed time-points, insufficient sample collection, improper specimen collection or unusual incidents.
• Oversee and/or prepare the collection tubes, vials, containers, etc. with study and subject identification labels for protocol specific collection time-points.
• Avoid oversights in specimen processing, archiving and shipping by ensuring all required supplies are stocked.
• Perform duties of processing, archiving and/or shipping specimens.
• Aid in routine blood drawing procedures, including venipuncture techniques using standard equipment.
• Ensure appropriate tubes, vials and containers necessary for specimen collection are used, depending upon tests ordered.
• Provide top quality care and concurrently handle high levels of stress.
• Support interdisciplinary communications and collaborate with other departments.
• Facilitate the team process by ensuring the PK Laboratory is properly staffed for processing, archiving, and shipping requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance of records with regards to the research project.
• Assist in giving accurate and easily accessible research data to the Data Entry department.
• Anticipate, recognize, and resolve issues. Seek assistance or inform senior management of specific issues.
• Lead necessary team training efforts for all facets of the Pharmacokinetic Laboratory.
• Read and understand each protocol in which she/he is involved.
• Keep appraised of the current implementation of OSHA, FDA and GCP/ICH regulations, guidelines, and procedure.
• Follow established guidelines in the collection of clinical data and/or administration of clinical studies.
• Comply with all site policies and procedures, especially those regarding protocol confidentiality.
• Maintain an overall good work attitude, promoting cooperation and professionalism and interactions with other staff members.
• Maintain assigned work areas in a clean, safe condition, and report any potential hazards immediately.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma with 5 years of specimen processing and collection experience OR professional licensure, registration and/or certification in a clinical or allied health field is required with a minimum of one year specimen processing and collection experience in a central laboratory or medical facility.
• BLS and/or ACLS certification preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred but not required.
• Basic computer skills, including a knowledge of Microsoft Office, are required.
• Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.