Laboratory Technician PRN

CenExel; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CenExel Clinical Research is seeking a laboratory testing support role to perform select diagnostic tests across hematology, urinalysis, and chemistry with minimal interpretation. Shifts are 6 am–6 pm or 6 pm–6 am, on-site in Englewood, CO, with compensation $18.00–$22.00/hr depending on education, experience, and skillset.

The role emphasizes adherence to lab procedures, documentation, temperature monitoring, and preparation of collection materials in a fast-paced clinical research environment.

Qualifications

• Must communicate verbally and in writing.
• Minimum High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• IATA certification preferred.
• Phlebotomist certification preferred.
• Motivated to work consistently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Have full knowledge of laboratory procedures and processes per protocol, lab manual, shipping manual, etc.
• Assist the laboratory manager in site preparation for study conduct.
• Assist in the creation of laboratory documents (i.e. harvest logs, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation of collection tubes, vials, study supplies for visits.
• Monitor temperature of laboratory sample storage and address any excursions.
• Maintain harvest logs, chain of custody, laboratory sample manifest/inventory logs and/or memos.
• Pack and properly label all study materials for storage or return to sponsor upon study close out.
• Obtains samples per protocol, performs select diagnostic tests or limited high complexity testing and documents process in source documents.
• Assists in gathering data for validations on select instrumentation.
• Assists with monitoring supply inventory.
• Stores samples in an upright position in appropriate shipping boxes in the freezer. Stores primary and secondary samples in separate shipping boxes.
• Ensures freezer/refrigerator temperature is within range for protocol and ensures appropriate logs are kept.
• Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA CFR, ICH, GCP, CenExel SOPs, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

IATA certification

Phlebotomist certification

Job description

About Us

Each of CenExel's research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success.

Job Summary

Performs select diagnostic testing and basic activities necessary to provide laboratory testing services. Testing scope may cross several laboratory disciplines such as hematology, urinalysis, and/or chemistry. Minimal interpretation and judgment are required to perform analytical processes.

Shifts available: 6 am - 6 pm, or 6 pm to 6 am.

Compensation: $18.00 - 22.00/hr. (Depending on education, experience, and skillset)

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

• Have full knowledge of laboratory procedures and processes per protocol, laboratory manual, shipping manual, etc.
• Assist the laboratory manager in site preparation for study conduct.
• Assist in the creation of laboratory documents (i.e. harvest logs, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation of collection tubes, vials, study supplies for visits.
• Monitor temperature of laboratory sample storage and address any excursions.
• Maintain harvest logs, chain of custody, laboratory sample manifest/inventory logs and/or memos.
• Pack and properly label all study materials for storage or return to sponsor upon study close out.
• Obtains samples per protocol, performs select diagnostic tests or limited high complexity testing and documents process in source documents.
• Assists in gathering data for validations on select instrumentation.
• Assists with monitoring supply inventory.
• Stores samples in an upright position in appropriate shipping boxes in the freezer. Stores primary and secondary samples in separate shipping boxes.
• Ensures freezer/refrigerator temperature is within range for protocol and ensures appropriate logs are kept.
• Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.

Education/Experience/Skills

• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Minimum High School graduate or have GED equivalency.
• IATA certification, preferred.
• Phlebotomist certification preferred.
• Motivated to work consistently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.

Working Conditions

• Indoor, Clinic environment.
• Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking.
• Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.
• This is an on-site work arrangement.

CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.