Phlebotomy Lab Coordinator

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clemson University Phlebotomy Lab Coordinator position directs large, complex research projects in a clinical or laboratory setting, ensuring staff follow safety policies and all health regulations.

Key duties include recruitment and engagement, administering psychometric tests and phlebotomy, rigorous data collection with quality control, regulatory compliance (IRB, HIPAA, GCP), and training of student workers; position is full-time temporary grant staff located in Seneca, SC, with 37.5

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology, microbiology, biochemistry or a closely related field and relevant experience in a clinical or research laboratory environment.
• Experience in phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and engagement of study participants across sites.
• Administer psychometric tests and phlebotomy as per protocol.
• Collect data and perform data entry with quality control.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with IRB, HIPAA and GCP.
• Train assistants and volunteers in data collection.
• Communicate study information to participants and public.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Bachelor of Science in medical technology / microbiology / biochemistry

Tools

REDCap

Qualtrics

Job description

Phlebotomy Lab Coordinator

Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Directs large, complex research projects in a clinical or research setting, ensuring all laboratory staff follow and adhere to safety and all applicable health policies and regulations.

JOB DUTIES:

• 20% - Participant Recruitment and Engagement
  • Recruitment and Screening: Implements recruiting and screening protocols to identify eligible older adult participants for research studies, ensuring the diversity of participants.
  • Community Engagement: Travels to and attends community events
  • Communication: Establishes and maintains rapport with study participants through regular communication, encouraging adhrence to the intervention and addressing their concerns professionally and sesnitively.n
• 30% - Testing and Intervention Administration
  • Psychometric Testing: Administers psychometric tests and questionnaires objectively and consistently to gather reliable data.
  • Phlebotomy: Performs safe and accurate blood collection for participants in the study.
  • Intervention Administration: Administers study interventions as per the protocol, ensuring the reliability of the study.
• 40% - Data Collection:
  • Collects data from various sites according to research protocols, ensuring high accuracy and attention to detail in all procedures.
  • Data entry and Quality Control: Maintains the quality of the data collected by ensuring proper entry and adherence to protocols outlined for the study.
• 5% - Compliance and Regulation Adherence
  • Regulatory Adherence: Ensures that all research activities are in compliance with federal, state, and university regulations, including IRB, Good Clinical Practices, and HIPPA guidelines.
  • Documentation: Oversees the proper documentation and maintenance of necessary documents as dictated by regulatory guidelines.
• 5% - Training and Public Communication
  • Training: Trains assistants and volunteers in gathering and entering data, ensuring consistency and reliability in data collection.
  • Public Communication: Crafts and disseminates information about the studies to the participants and the general public to foster awareness and engagement.

JOB CODE:

ED70

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Temporary Grant (TGP) Staff

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology, microbiology, biochemistry or a closely related field and relevant experience in a clinical or research laboratory environment.
• Experience in phlebotomy.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working on NIH-funded studies and/or clinical trials.
• Experience working with older adults and/or diverse populations.
• Experience with REDCap and Qualtrics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises Student workers only

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand for Prolonged Period: 25%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 40%
• Walk or move about: 40%
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 5%
• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 5%
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 5%
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 20%
• Recognize or inspect visually: 85%
• Move, transport, raise or lower 30lbs or less: 20%
• Extends hands or arms in any direction: 20%
• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 100%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids): 60%
• Overnight travel: 20%
• Noise: 20%
• Wet and/or humid: 20%
• Exposure to heat or cold: 20%

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

Will depend on qualifications and position - Will depend on qualifications and position

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Seneca, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

September 7, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference:

South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.