PK Lab Technician

Evolution Research Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Evolution Research Group is seeking a Lab Assistant in Miami to support Phase 1 clinical trials by collecting and processing specimens, mostly from healthy volunteers. You will assist the Lab Manager with lab sample processing, along with clerical and data-entry duties as needed.

Hours vary by project and may include weekends or early/late shifts. Ideal candidates hold phlebotomy certification or have at least six months of phlebotomy experience, with a preference for clinical research exposure

Qualifications

• Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician or at least six months of phlebotomy experience in a medical facility.
• Clinical Research experience is preferred but not required.
• BLS and/or ACLS certification is preferred but not required.
• Understand regulatory requirements, GCP and ICH guidelines.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills including Word and Excel and Study Manager.

Responsibilities

• Monitor urine collection temperatures and 24-hour specimen collections as assigned.
• Maintain sample collection area clean and stocked with supplies.
• Notify staff of abnormal results or unusual incidents during collection.
• Serve as courier to Pharmacokinetic laboratory for samples.
• Ensure participant comfort and safety during duties and shifts.
• Create safety lab requisitions and send samples to local labs.
• Label PK/PD collection tubes accurately.
• Handle additional duties as organizational needs evolve.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Clinical Research experience

BLS/ACLS certification

Regulatory/GCP/ICH knowledge

Medical terminology

Word/Excel proficiency

Study Manager system

Tools

Study Manager

Job description

Why join us?

We offer a supportive culture, meaningful work, and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research alongside industry leaders. Plus, we offer competitive benefits include medical and dental coverage, a matching 401(k), and paid time off to recharge.

Job Description

The Lab Assistant will perform basic and complex clinical and pharmacokinetic specimen collection and processing (upon assignment) for Phase 1 clinical trials, primarily healthy paid volunteers. Duties will primarily focus on assisting the Lab Manager in processing laboratory samples but will also include clerical and data entry duties. Hours are project dependent and sometimes require weekends and/or very early or late hours.

Responsibilities

• Monitorurine collection temperatures, as assigned.
• Monitor24-hour specimen collections (i.e., urine, feces), as assigned.
• Maintain sample collection area clean and stocked with all necessary supplies.
• Notify appropriate staff of abnormal results while collecting specimens, adverse events, or unusual incidents.
• Act as courier to Pharmacokinetic laboratory for collected specimens.
• Assure minimal discomfort for study participants while performing all duties.
• Maintain safety and well-being of study participants during assigned shift.
• Safety lab requisition creation and sample send out to the local labs.
• Labeling of PK/PD collection tubes
• Additionally, this role may encompass responsibilities beyond those outlined above, as required by the evolving needs of the organization. This job description is intended as a foundation and may be subject to expansion or modification to best suit ERG’s objectives.

Skills and Qualifications

• Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician and/or a minimum of six months experience working as a phlebotomist at a medical facility.
• Clinical Research experience preferred but not required.
• BLS and/or ACLS certification preferred but not required.
• Understandregulatory requirements, as well as Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and International Conference of Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Knowledgeable in medical terminology
• Basic computer skills to include Word, Excel, as well as proprietary applications unique to the clinical research industry (such as Study Manager)