PK Lab Technician

About the Company

Evolution Research Group (ERG) is dedicated to delivering high-quality Phase I–IV clinical trial execution to help sponsors bring lifesaving and life-enhancing therapies to market quickly and safely. Founded in 2014, ERG has grown into a leading neuroscience clinical development company, with affiliate sites across the U.S. and deep expertise in clinical pharmacology, psychiatry, neurology, acute pain, and metabolic disorders. ERG has completed over 5,000 trials and continues to expand into high-need therapeutic areas in the U.S. and globally.

We offer a supportive culture, meaningful work, and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research alongside industry leaders.

About the Role

The Lab Assistant will perform basic and complex clinical and pharmacokinetic specimen collection and processing (upon assignment) for Phase 1 clinical trials, primarily with healthy paid volunteers. Duties will primarily focus on assisting the Lab Manager in processing laboratory samples but will also include clerical and data entry duties. Hours are project dependent and may require weekends and/or very early or late hours.

Responsibilities

• Monitor urine collection temperatures, as assigned.
• Monitor 24-hour specimen collections (i.e., urine, feces), as assigned.
• Maintain sample collection area clean and stocked with all necessary supplies.
• Notify appropriate staff of abnormal results while collecting specimens, adverse events, or unusual incidents.
• Act as courier to Pharmacokinetic laboratory for collected specimens.
• Assure minimal discomfort for study participants while performing all duties.
• Maintain safety and well-being of study participants during assigned shift.
• Create safety lab requisitions and send samples to local labs.
• Label PK/PD collection tubes.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by the evolving needs of the organization.

Requirements

• Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician and/or a minimum of six months experience working as a phlebotomist at a medical facility.
• Clinical Research experience preferred but not required.
• BLS and/or ACLS certification preferred but not required.
• Understand regulatory requirements, as well as Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and International Conference of Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Knowledgeable in medical terminology.
• Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, written, verbal).
• Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel, and proprietary applications unique to the clinical research industry (such as Study Manager).

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• Matching 401(k).
• Paid time off to recharge.