Lab Specialist

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Centricity Research Full time

POSITION FUNCTION

The Laboratory Specialist is responsible for performing routine laboratory sample collection on study participants, and processing and shipping per study protocol and lab manual. The Laboratory Specialist will also assist with data management, research administrative tasks, and recruitment initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Abide by GCP, SOPs, company guidelines, and local healthcare privacy regulations
- Maintain professional relationships with study participants, physicians, industry representatives and vendors of trial management
- Perform phlebotomy, sample collection, processing & shipping as required by protocol, laboratory manual, SOP and company guidelines
- Complete the requisition, collection, labeling, storage, and shipment of specimens
- Conduct blood glucose testing for diabetes patients, as required
- Perform other in-house testing and/or point of care testing ie. nasal swabs, as required
- Perform ECGs, vital signs, meal distribution, study participant monitoring, phlebotomy, and other clinical procedures, as required by protocol/site
- Review and record daily temperature, respond to temperature excursions
- Perform monthly and annual maintenance on temperature monitoring system, as required
- Ensure that all equipment used in clinical research studies is inspected, calibrated and maintained with supporting documentation, as required
- Perform PBMC collection, receipt of samples, isolation, cryopreservation, as required by site
- Maintain PBMC supplies, documentation, and samples, as required by site
- Assist CRPs with duties such as IP receipt, accountability and dispense QC, CRF data entry, database query review, preparation of study charts, essential document maintenance
- Assist with archiving study and study documents upon completion of a study
- Assist with recruitment initiatives at the site
- Maintain adequate clinical supplies as required
- Assist in organizing waiting areas, exam rooms, laboratories, medication areas, and storage areas
- Assist the Research Management and Investigators with any other research tasks as required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

**Minimum**:

- Canada: Completion of a Laboratory Technician or Assistant program at a recognized College or University. A minimum of 6 months of phlebotomy experience, preferably in a clinical research environment
- US: HS/GED

**Preferred**:

- Canada:
OSMT, CSMLS certified or equivalent

MLT diploma or certification, an asset

Phase I-IV Clinical Research experience is considered a strong asset
- US:
Medical Laboratory Technician

Experience performing nasal swabs

CORE COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
- Prerequisite (Essential):_
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage time efficiently
- Self-directed
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Proficient level of clinical, interpretive and analytical skills with organizational skills for project planning
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Strong knowledge of ICH GCP, FDA & HC Division 5 guidelines
- Foundation:_
- Conflict resolution
- Receptive to feedback
- Empowering & Developing others
- Empathy Skills
- Planning and organizing skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Achievement oriented
- Analytical ability
- Initiative
- Decision making
- Leadership:_
- Forward thinking
- Innovative
- Creative
- Strategic thinking
- Self confidence
- Strong interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Physical demands include but not limited to prolonged sitting, light lifting, standing, reaching, walking, and bending.
- Frequently required to complete work on the computer in a seated position
- May be required to lift light boxes (10 - 20lbs)

WORKING CONDITIONS
- Modern medical office environment.
- Required to follow all healthcare industry OHSA and OSHA guidelines
- Required to perform duties in relation to PHIPA, HIPAA, PIDEDA
- Some positions may require overnight/weekend hours

**BENEFITS**:

- Opportunities to work with internationally renowned physicians
- Comprehensive health benefits, competitive salary
- RRSP and 401(k) contribution matching
- Continued opportunities for growth & development; yearly education allowance
- Paid holiday closures and employee appreciation days off

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