Lead Lab Processing Technician - CCC | Clinical Trials Processing Lab

Inside Higher Ed

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Lead Lab Processing Technician to coordinate the Clinical Trials Processing Lab. This role involves leading a team, managing specimen processing, and ensuring quality control. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related field, with at least four years of relevant experience. The position offers a full-time schedule and requires some on-call duties.

Qualifications

4 years of relevant experience required.
Good working knowledge of laboratory equipment.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of lab technicians or function independently.
Coordinate activities of the clinical trials processing lab.
Process and manage biological specimens.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Specimen processing

Inventory control

Data management

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science

Job description

Lead Lab Processing Technician - CCC | Clinical Trials Processing Lab

Lead Lab Processing Technician to lead a team of research lab technicians or function independently as the sole technologist at a CTPL satellite location of the Clinical Trials Processing Laboratory (CTPL) within the Comprehensive Cancer Center; coordinates all activities of the CTPL including preparing labels, labeling tubes for specimen collection, specimen processing, specimen storage, specimen shipping, data management, inventory control and quality control of human biological samples; performs all activities of a research lab technologist; uses prescribed laboratory methods, instruments and automated equipment; prepares necessary supplies for specimen collection; processes biological specimens from patients enrolled in studies conducted by the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) including preparing tubes, syringes, and specimen labels for specimen collection; processes specimens of time-sensitive patient samples for pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and other correlative studies; retrieves and ships samples; manages sample inventory log and electronic database; interacts with research protocol and hospital clinical staff; performs routine and complex processing and testing of samples; monitors and ensures periodic and routine maintenance of CTPL equipment; provides input in developing CTPL SOPs; participates in instruction and training of new Lab Processing Technicians and students; represents the CTPL during sponsor site qualification, initiation and monitoring visits; serves as CTPL technical expert; must be able to work weekdays and share night, weekend, and holiday on-call and call back duties with other Lab Processing Technicians within the CTPL.

Job Requirements

Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Biological Science required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Four years of relevant experience required. Good working knowledge of the principles, operations, and maintenance of laboratory procedures and equipment is required.

Location: Morehouse Medical Plaza - Tower (0881)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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