Screening Research Technician

The Role

• Currently hiring for a Full-time Temporary Technician to support Day shift
• To follow 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.  
• To collect biological samples, performs phlebotomy, vital signs and ECG’s in accordance with the specific activity schedule.  
• To obtain all test results for review by the Investigators. 
• To ensure study data is collected to a high quality in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. 
• To ensure subject safety at all times. 

Main Tasks and 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 volunteer from study. 
• Completes source documents following GCP and GDP standards. Must comply 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. 
• Perform vital sign and ECG measurements. 
• Assist 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 

• The job may involve the following: 
  • Very high concentration of work 
  • Strict and tight deadlines 
  • Having to juggle a range of tasks/issues simultaneously 
  • Working in a hazardous environment with high requirement to follow safety procedures 
  • Working outside normal working hours 
  • Needing to respond to client demands 

The Candidate

• 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 details. 
• Proficient computer skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to interact successfully with personnel and research volunteers.