Laboratory Sample Coordinator (On-Call) / Madison, WI (On-Site)

What You Will Do

• Utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care clinical research.
• Prepare, label, store, pack and dispatch samples to external laboratories in accordance with federal regulations.
• Learn and apply correct shipping procedures according to international regulations for biohazardous and dangerous goods.
• Complete all related documentation.
• Tracks and documents PK sample shipments.
• Organize and communicate sample dispatch dates.
• Formulates specimen codes from protocol and prints labels.
• Labels and sets up specimen containers.
• Obtains body substances for testing in the approved manner.
• Uses universal precautions when handling specimens.
• Aid with the maintenance, testing, calibration and cleaning of clinical equipment within the Clinical Operations department.
• Maintain temperature and organize refrigerator and freezer space.
• Arrange for clinical samples to be archived as required.
• Operate and maintain centrifuges, as required.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures as appropriate.

YOU NEED TO BRING…

• A High School diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
• Frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Variated hours may be required.