Screening Research Technician

About the role

Quotient Sciences is hiring a Temporary Technician to support the Day shift. This role involves following protocol guidelines for the preparation, collection, transfer, storage, and shipping of all screening specimens according to protocol requirements and OSHA/State of Florida biohazardous regulations. The Technician will collect biological samples, perform phlebotomy, vital signs, and ECGs, and ensure study data is collected to a high quality in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards while prioritizing subject safety.

Responsibilities

• Reviews study protocols prior to initiation of study.
• Attends protocol training meetings to review specimen processing requirements and ensures availability of supplies needed.
• Coordinates services with any central lab involved in the study.
• Performs study procedures including vital signs, ECGs, and sample collection in compliance with study protocols and SOPs.
• Notifies Screening Nurse of any vital sign, ECG, or laboratory parameters that may exclude a volunteer from the study.
• Completes source documents following GCP and GDP standards.
• Complies with all relevant SOPs.
• Performs quality control checks for lab requisitions.
• Reports events regarding the damage or loss of a sample or incidences involving spillage or employee injury.
• Records the temperature of all freezers and refrigerators on the appropriate temperature logs on a daily basis.
• Verifies that all biohazardous materials are disposed of appropriately.
• Ensures proper labeling and preparation of biohazardous waste for transport.
• Prepares specimens for shipping and adheres to regulations for biological sample shipping.
• Arranges overnight/express shipping of specimens and maintains related shipping documents.
• Receives and sorts all laboratory test results for review by the Investigators and clinical staff.
• Ensures all lab results have been received for potential volunteers prior to utilization in a study.
• Performs vital sign and ECG measurements.
• Assists the recruitment team when required.
• Assists with any other duties as assigned.
• Performs blood collection, vital signs, ECGs, and other study procedures as required at the overnight facility based on Screening and Clinic scheduling needs.

Job Demands

• Very high concentration of work.
• Strict and tight deadlines.
• Juggling a range of tasks/issues simultaneously.
• Working in a hazardous environment with a high requirement to follow safety procedures.
• Working outside normal working hours.
• Responding to client demands.

Requirements

• Phlebotomy certificate and/or Medical Assistant certificate.
• Minimum two years of active phlebotomy and laboratory procedures experience.
• Current IATA certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of State of Florida OSHA guidelines.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to interact successfully with personnel and research volunteers.

Applicants must be aged 18 years or over and not have been debarred by the FDA.