Phlebotomist/Laboratory Technician

Adams Clinical; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Adams Clinical, Inc. is hiring a Laboratory Technician at our Harlem location to develop strong lab and clinical support skills within a fast-paced research environment.

You will coordinate and perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and shipping while ensuring ICH-GCP compliance and accurate data handling. Collaboration with study teams and site staff is essential for protocol adherence and participant safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on phlebotomy experience in a clinical, hospital, outpatient, or research setting.
• Ability to pass a competency-based phlebotomy assessment during interview process.
• Prior laboratory or specimen processing experience preferred; research training provided.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to regulatory and protocol standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort with electronic research systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy with accurate, safe specimen collection and labeling.
• Process, centrifuge, aliquot, package, and prepare specimens for shipment per protocol.
• Ensure end-of-day lab specimen pickup and troubleshoot courier delays to meet timelines.
• Communicate with central labs regarding discrepancies or quality issues.
• Coordinate with the site study team and schedule redraws or repeat collections as needed.
• Track lab reports and route results to the study team; flag abnormal values.
• Maintain inventory of lab kits, supplies, PPE, dry ice, and shipping materials.
• Prepare lab kits, requisitions, and documentation prior to participant visits.
• Keep a clean, inspection-ready lab space; monitor equipment and temperature logs.
• Perform vital signs and ECGs per protocol and delegated training.
• Escort participants during visits and support visit flow.
• Assist with visit scheduling and participant communication.
• Complete ALCOA+-compliant source documentation for lab procedures.
• Support data entry, query resolution, and lab log maintenance.
• Assist with document retrieval during monitoring visits or inspections.
• Collaborate with CRCs, RAs and staff to ensure protocol compliance.
• May assist in unblinded investigational product prep under supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality & regulatory

Microsoft Office

Electronic data systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic research systems

Job description

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Clinical Research

Adams Clinical is a rapidly growing research site network specializing focused on late phase industry-sponsored trials of novel treatments for a variety of psychiatric and neurological conditions, supporting both inpatient and outpatient studies.We are committed to accelerating the development of life-changing medicines. Our mission is simple: deliver uncompromising data quality, safety, and diverse enrollment to advance healthcare. Our vision is to set the gold standard for clinical trial excellence. We believe our people make the difference. Guided by our core values—Scientific Rigor, Operational Excellence, Commitment to Sponsors and Participants, and Authentic Collaboration—we create an environment where meaningful work drives meaningful change.

At Adams Clinical, you’ll find:

• A culture of respect, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning
• A team dedicated to improving lives through innovation and integrity

If you’re passionate about making an impact in clinical research and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization, we’d love to have you on our team.

The Job

We are seeking applicants for the Laboratory Technician role at our Harlem location. This position is ideal for candidates interested in developing strong laboratory and clinical support skills within a fast-paced clinical research environment.

The Laboratory Technician supports the execution of ongoing clinical trials by coordinating and performing phlebotomy and core laboratory operations, including specimen collection, processing, documentation, and shipping. Working under the direct supervision of the Site Manager, the Lab Tech manages daily lab workflows, maintains compliance with ICH-GCP and protocol requirements, and ensures accurate, high-quality specimen handling. This role also performs participant-facing clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, vital signs, and ECGs, and collaborates closely with study coordinators and site staff to support protocol adherence, participant safety, and efficient visit flow. The Lab Technician plays a key role in maintaining lab readiness, supporting data accuracy, and ensuring audit and inspection preparedness, and may be trained to support the preparation and administration of investigational products for infusion trials as delegated.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and ensure accurate, safe, and compliant specimen collection and labeling.
• Process, centrifuge, aliquot, package, and prepare specimens for shipment per protocol and central lab requirements.
• Ensure end-of-day lab specimen pickup and troubleshoot courier delays or issues to maintain compliance with timelines.
• Communicate with central laboratories regarding discrepancies, missing samples, or quality issues.
• Coordinate with the site study team and assist in scheduling redraws or repeat collections as needed, ensuring clear communication and documentation.
• Track incoming laboratory reports and upload or route results to the study team; promptly flag abnormal values.
• Maintain inventory of lab kits, phlebotomy supplies, PPE, dry ice, and shipping materials.
• Prepare lab kits, requisition forms, and all necessary laboratory documentation prior to participant visits.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready laboratory space, including equipment monitoring and temperature logs.
• Perform vital signs and ECGs per protocol and delegated training.
• Escort participants throughout study visits and support smooth visit flow.
• Assist with visit scheduling, appointment confirmations, and participant communication as needed.
• Complete ALCOA+-compliant source documentation for all laboratory procedures and delegated clinical tasks.
• Support data entry, query resolution, and maintenance of laboratory logs and trackers.
• Assist with document preparation and retrieval during monitoring visits, audits, or inspections.
• Collaborate with CRCs, RAs, and other clinical staff to ensure accurate visit execution and protocol compliance.
• May support unblinded investigational product preparation for infusion trials under direct supervision and per SOP.
• Assist with general site supply management and operational workflows as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on phlebotomy experience required (clinical, hospital, outpatient, or research setting).
• Ability to successfully pass a competency-based skills assessment conducted during the interview process, including observed phlebotomy, as a condition of hire.
• Prior laboratory or specimen processing experience preferred; no prior research experience required— research training provided.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical, regulatory, and protocol standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning electronic research systems.

Pay

$24.00 - $30.00 per hour

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Adams Clinical is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We focus on hiring and nurturing top talent. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline, and termination, are made based on the candidate's or employee's qualifications relevant to the position. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

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