Clinical Lab Technician — Oncology Trials & PK Processing

McKesson’s Corporate; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is a leading oncology research organization and part of McKesson. We are seeking a Lab Technician to perform high-level lab processing for clinical trial specimens and support sponsors with PK/PD samples.

You will maintain freezer logs, prepare study supplies, and coordinate shipments, while collaborating with research nurses to ensure proper lab kits and specimen collection per the lab manual.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical training in laboratory process and/or phlebotomy.
• A current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of organization policies, procedures systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements for safe handling of blood and body fluids.
• Experience gathering and reporting information.
• Experience in venipuncture and blood processing.
• The ability to multi-task in fast paced environment.
• The ability to work effectively with staff, and other internal and external sponsor and agencies.
• At least one year of clinical laboratory and phlebotomy or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level medical laboratory processing procedures for specimens in clinical trials.
• Initiate improvements, tools, processes and forms to enhance efficiency and quality in the lab.
• Process and ship PK/PD and other samples according to sponsor instructions.
• Be the primary processor and trainer for specified procedures.
• Attend site initiation visit (SIV) lab portion when possible.
• Prepare study supplies/source documents for lab samples prior to treatment.
• Utilize EMR for source documentation and maintain logs and records.
• Coordinate courier for sample shipments and manage dry ice supply.
• Interface with Research nurses to ensure correct lab kits and specimen collection.

Skills

Venipuncture

Blood processing

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Vocational or technical training in laboratory process and/or phlebotomy

BLS certification

Job description

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is a leading oncology research organization and part of McKesson. We are seeking a Lab Technician to perform high-level lab processing for clinical trial specimens and support sponsors with PK/PD samples.

You will maintain freezer logs, prepare study supplies, and coordinate shipments, while collaborating with research nurses to ensure proper lab kits and specimen collection per the lab manual.