Lab Technician

DM Clinical Research; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in Tomball is looking for a Research Assistant (Lab Technician) to support clinical trials. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, at least 2 years of phlebotomy experience, and preferably a Medical Assistant certification. Responsibilities include preparing laboratory samples, conducting phlebotomy, and ensuring compliance with clinical study protocols. This role offers a chance to enhance laboratory operations and work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of phlebotomy experience.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and ships laboratory samples.
• Conducts venipuncture and phlebotomy.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Conducts clinical studies according to regulations.

Skills

Meticulous attention to details

Good communication skills

Basic scientific methods knowledge

Fluent English

Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

DM Clinical Research, the largest privately-owned clinical research organization in the Houston area and one of the top fifty in the country, is looking for anResearch Assistant(Lab Technician)to join our team.TheResearch Assistant (Lab Technician)will be responsible for assisting the clinical research staff in conducting clinical research trials.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares, processes, and ships laboratory samples to outside laboratories following IATA regulations.
• Conducts venipuncture and phlebotomy on study subjects.
• Provides quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Verifies subject by reading subject identification.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using an aseptic technique, following protocol procedures; observing protocol specific procedures.
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed as applicable
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Enhances laboratory department by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Monitors inventory of laboratory supplies and laboratory kits and order as needed.
• Organizes laboratory layout and facilitates laboratory operations.
• Conducts clinical studies according to FDA regulations and guidelines.
• Protects the safety and welfare of the study subjects by ensuring that the study is conducted properly and in compliance with ICH/GCP and Optimal Research Standing Operating Procedures.
• Knowledgeable of the Sponsor’s protocol so that all study activities are completed correct
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Knowledge & Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of phlebotomy experience.
• Credentials: Medical Assistant certification preferred
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Meticulous attention to details and deadlines.
  • Knowledge of basic use of scientific methods, procedures, and techniques
  • Good communication skills are required, both written and verbal
  • Fluent English is a must, Spanish is preferred.