Research Lab Assistant - (Clinical Trials)

Each of CenExel’s research sites specializes in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well-respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success.

Responsibilities

• Have full knowledge of laboratory procedures and processes per protocol, laboratory manual, shipping manual, etc.
• Assist the laboratory manager in site preparation for study conduct.
• Assist in the creation of laboratory documents (i.e., harvest logs, etc.).
• Assist in the preparation of collection tubes, vials, study supplies for visits.
• Monitor temperature of laboratory sample storage and address any excursions.
• Maintain harvest logs, chain of custody, laboratory sample manifest/inventory logs and/or memos.
• Pack and properly label all study materials for storage or return to sponsor upon study close out.
• Obtain samples per protocol and document process in source documents.
• Process samples according to protocol. Ensures centrifuge settings are appropriate for processing according to protocol.
• Perform regular inventory of supplies and order as needed to ensure lab supplies are adequate and available for study visits.
• Store samples in an upright position in appropriate shipping boxes in the freezer. Store primary and secondary samples in separate shipping boxes.
• Ensure freezer/refrigerator temperature is within range for protocol and ensure appropriate logs are kept.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• 6 months+ experience (Required).
• Minimum High School graduate or have a GED equivalency.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Motivated to work consistently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.

Working Conditions

• Indoor, Office environment.
• Indoor, Clinic environment.
• Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking.
• Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Benefits available to full-time employees after 30 days of employment.

Pay

$20.00 - $21.50/hr (Depending on education, experience, and skillset)

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday - Friday - 40 hours a week (8:00am - 4:30pm)