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Sarah Cannon Research Institute · 1 day ago

Laboratory Technician

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. As a Lab Technologist, you will perform high-level medical laboratory processing procedures for specimens received on patients enrolled in clinical trials, while also improving lab efficiency and training others in laboratory procedures.

Research

Responsibilities

You will initiate improvements, tools, processes and forms to enhance the efficiency and the quality of work in the lab

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

You will be responsible for high- level processing procedures requested by study sponsors becoming the primary processor and trainer for those procedures

You will be responsible for attending the lab portion of the site initiation visit (SIV) when possible

You will provide assistance in understanding a lab manual when required

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 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 schedule appropriate courier for sample shipments

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

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

You will maintain laboratory equipment and workspace in all areas

You will interface with Research nurses to ensure that all research patients have correct lab kits prior to patients’ visits and to ensure all necessary specimens are collected per lab manual

Qualification

Laboratory process trainingBLS certificationOSHA knowledgeVenipuncture experienceClinical laboratory experienceMulti-taskingInformation reportingEffective communication