Laboratory Technician

LEADER research, located in Hamilton, ON, is a clinical research site focused on the area of Clinical Trials in Clinical Immunology and Dermatology. Our team conducts and coordinates Phase II-IV clinical trials in a space created for the benefit of patients who require advanced treatments.

LEADER research stands for Lima’s Excellence in Allergy and Dermatology Research. Its name shows an ongoing pursuit of excellence in knowledge and improvement, embracing the state of intellectual curiosity, leadership, and innovation. Therefore, excellence means attaining a world-class quality level in allergy and dermatology clinical research.

Currently, we are excited to bring on a **Medical Laboratory Technician** who can work with us in this **FULL-TIME **position and may have opportunities for growth and development.

A position at this level has a primary purpose of performing a range of routine research laboratory duties supporting the clinical research team in their daily activities and will report to the Principal Investigator and Research Manager. However, tasks and instructions may be handed out from Clinical Research Coordinators within the unit.

Through our affiliation with Probity Medical Research (PMR), the LEADER research staff has access to training in ICH-GCP, Health Canada Division 5, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

LEADER research staff may have access to **group benefits** as follows in the bottom, some of them are also available for the employee's spouse and children.

**Qualifications**:

- A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in the field of Science or Health Science is preferred or equivalent work experience in a medical laboratory preparing blood, urine, tissues samples for testing.
- Phlebotomy experience is required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and oral) with a good command of the English language.
- Highly detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills, and willingness to learn and teach others.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong MS Office skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, familiarity with pharmaceutical medications, general research procedures, and regulatory requirements are assets.
- Knowledge of laboratory software is an asset.

**Responsibilities**:

- Laboratory specimens handling (blood work, pipetting, processing, etc.) and shipping, including but not limited to blood, urine, biopsy tissues, preparing slides, reading urinalysis, pregnancy tests, and COVID-19 tests, etc.
- Manage study equipment used in the laboratory (centrifuge, incubator, fridges, freezers, scanner, etc.).
- Administrative tasks like shipment documents preparation, filling logs, photocopying, faxing, creating source documents, etc., to ensure laboratory study material is highly organized.
- Laboratory kits preparation for studies visits.
- Maintenance of laboratory binders, print laboratory reports regularly, and file them for investigators signature.
- Handle with laboratory queries.
- Maintain, clean, and organize the laboratory facility (equipment, cabinets, etc.), including to do some basic maintenance.
- Receipt, storage, order, and maintain the inventory of all studies supplies (lab kits, shipment material, dry ice, etc.) updated. Handle with studies supplies deliveries: receive, check, store, return, replenish, contact provider if applicable, etc.
- Handle couriers’ services, booking, rescheduling, canceling, etc.
- Contact studies participants to schedule necessary laboratory retests.
- Mediate with participants, family members, and caregivers of study participants supporting understanding of the procedures, potential risks, and possible benefits inherent to their involvement in the study.
- Train on SOPs, ICH-GCP, HC Division 5, TDG, CPR, PMR, and all required training sessions on sponsor databases, online portals, and or study-specific systems as required to conduct each protocol.
- Update and maintain information in a variety of databases, spreadsheets, general documents, and SharePoint.
- Chair research group meetings.
- Participate in sponsor monitoring visits, conference calls, and other sponsors’ meetings.
- Ensure that the relevant research methodology is applied, and all research material is handled following established protocols, policies, procedures, and ICH-GCP guidelines.
- Other duties as needed.

, temporary for 1 year with possibility to become a permanent position

8:30 am - 5 pm (weekdays, 30 min break included)

Entry Level

**Salary**: $22-$26/hr

**Benefits**:
Dental Care

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Extended Health care: prescription drugs, hospital expenses, medical services and equipment, paramedical services

Dental Care

Vision Care
- **References will be requested**_
- **We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes.**_

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

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