Research & Development Tech- 29255

OLSA Resources, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is seeking a qualified individual with a phlebotomy certification and at least one year of experience. In this role, you will design and conduct studies, document findings in an Electronic Laboratory Notebook, and analyze data while ensuring compliance with safety procedures. This position requires strong administrative skills and proficiency in handling biological materials within compliance guidelines.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency.
• Minimum one year of verifiable phlebotomy experience.
• Must comply with safety procedures and training.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments/studies independently.
• Document all experiments in ELN.
• Analyze data and troubleshoot unexpected results.

Skills

Administrative skills

Proficiency with numbers

Time management

Written and verbal communications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN)

ARCHITECT instrument

Job description

Grade 2 - PST meets minimum requirements and experience for client office and roving (with limited locations) positions, and patient service centers offering minimal services. Skill and comprehension level required for this category: Phlebotomy certification (where required) from an accredited agency, and a minimum of one year verifiable phlebotomy experience. Exhibit proficiency in blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique from patients of all age groups, and urine drug screen collections. Able to grasp a firm understanding of the importance of compliance and safety as outlined during new hire orientation and annual training.

Skill Requirements

• Administrative: Answer telephones, maintain logs/records, organizational skills, proficiency with numbers, research information, time management, use computerized databases, written and verbal communications.
• Machine: Personal computer.
• Physical Demands: Speech clarity, utilization of fingers and hands, standing‑remaining on one’s feet in an upright position, sitting‑remaining in the normal seated position, handling‑seizing, holding, grasping. Moderate physical effort (up to 30 pounds); must comply with applicable safety procedures.
• Working Conditions: Possible exposure to infection from disease‑bearing specimens; regularly exposed to the risk of blood‑borne diseases; must comply with applicable safety procedures.
• Vision Requirements: Far acuity‑ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more; near acuity‑ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less; depth perception‑ability to judge distance and space relationships; color vision‑ability to distinguish and identify different colors.
• License/Certification/Education: Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one year of verifiable phlebotomy experience. Normally requires a Valid Driver’s License along with a clean driving record.

Job Description

With support of manager or technical lead, design and conduct experiments/studies independently and analyze data. Identify unexpected results or errors and participate in the investigation and troubleshooting to identify root cause and corrective action. Document all experiments in Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) for traceability and future reference. Must be proficient in running the ARCHITECT instrument and company ELN documentation practices. Must be trained in handling of potentially biohazardous materials (eg hepatitis/HIV specimens).