Laboratory Technician

About the role

As a Lab Technician at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), you will play a crucial role in advancing cancer treatments and improving patient outcomes. You will be responsible for performing various medical laboratory procedures, preparing samples, and interfacing with multiple departments to ensure the smooth operation of clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood and other samples, vital signs, and EKGs from patients
• Process and ship pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic and all other samples according to instructions provided by study sponsors
• Prepare study supplies/source documents necessary for obtaining lab samples prior to patient treatment
• Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) for source documentation
• Maintain accurate freezer sample logs
• Ensure proper maintenance/handling of EKG machines (clinic and sponsor EKG machines)
• Interface with Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL) interventional radiology department for study required biopsies
• Retrieve and prepare tumor biopsy samples as requested by study sponsors
• Maintain accurate records of sample acquisition and shipping
• Ensure lab kits and other supplies for all active studies are adequate, all supplies are in date and lab kit inventory is maintained and kept current
• Ensure all supplies are clearly labeled for study
• Schedule appropriate courier for sample shipments
• If too late for courier, be available to make arrangements to drop samples at FedEx, UPS, etc. if necessary
• Ensure there is an adequate supply of dry ice available for shipments
• Respond to queries generated from study sponsors or contract labs regarding patient/sample data
• Interface with P/SL laboratory colleagues regarding labs for research patients
• Register patients and order labs in the P/SL Laboratory Information System
• Achieve and maintain competency to perform moderately complex testing in the Drug Development Unit (DDU) lab
• Interface with Research nurses to ensure that all research patients have correct lab kits prior to patients’ visits

Requirements

• A High School Diploma, preferably a technical or vocational training in laboratory or phlebotomy
• A current BLS Certification
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements for safe handling of blood and body fluids
• Skill in venipuncture and blood processing preferred
• At least one year of clinical laboratory and phlebotomy experience required

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment

Skills

• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems

Benefits

At Sarah Cannon Research Institute, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being. This includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance plans
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

$20/hr - $27/hr

Schedule

Monday - Friday from 7:30AM - 4:00PM MT

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings. We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here. As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind: McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application. McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates. McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.