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Sarah Cannon Research Institute · 1 day ago

Laboratory Technician

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20/hr - $27/hr

1+ years exp

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is a leading oncology research organization focused on advancing therapies for cancer patients. As a Lab Technician, you will perform medical laboratory procedures for patients enrolled in clinical trials, including obtaining samples and maintaining accurate records of sample acquisition and shipping.

Research

Responsibilities

You will obtain blood and other samples, vital signs, and EKGs from patients

You will process and ship pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic and all other samples according to instructions provided by study sponsor

You will prepare study supplies/source documents necessary for obtaining lab samples prior to patient treatment

You will utilize electronic medical record (EMR) for source documentation

You will maintain accurate freezer sample logs

You will ensure proper maintenance/handling of EKG machines (clinic and sponsor EKG machines)

You will interface with Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL) interventional radiology department for study required biopsies. You will retrieve and prepare tumor biopsy samples as requested by study sponsor

You will maintain accurate records of sample acquisition and shipping. All PK samples must have source documents available in patient charts that are accurate and complete. All shipping and processing records should be maintained in the patient’s study folder You will 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

You will 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

You will ensure there is an adequate supply of dry ice available for shipments

You will respond to queries generated from study sponsor or contract lab regarding patient/sample data

You will maintain laboratory equipment and work space in all areas

Interface with P/SL laboratory colleagues regarding labs for research patients

You will register patients and order labs in the P/SL Laboratory Information System

You will attain and maintain competency to perform moderately complex testing in the Drug Development Unit (DDU) lab

You will interface with Research nurses to ensure that all research patients have correct lab kits prior to patients’ visits