Research Lab Tech - (Clinical Research)

Anaheim Clinical Trials, LLC; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

LTD

STD

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

CenExel Clinical Research is seeking a laboratory technician for our Anaheim site. The role supports study conduct, specimen handling, and documentation under protocol guidelines.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and strong communication skills. Phlebotomy experience is preferred. Eligibility for full-time work includes weekend availability and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication required.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a related role.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment and follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Have full knowledge of laboratory procedures per protocol and manuals.
• Assist lab manager with site preparation for study conduct.
• Prepare collection tubes, vials, and study supplies for visits.
• Monitor storage temperatures and logs; maintain harvest logs and inventories.
• Pack, label, and ship study materials; ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Experience (6m+)

Phlebotomy experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

About Us:

Each of CenExel’s research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country. Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability. We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success.

Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full time employees after 30 days of employment including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k.

HOURLY RANGE / SCHEDULE

$20.00 - $21.50/hour + $1.50/hour differential on weekends after 90 days (Depending on education, experience, and skillset)

Full-Time: 40 hours a week (7:00am - 3:30pm) + Must be available to work weekends.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Have full knowledge of laboratory procedures and processes per protocol, laboratory manual, shipping manual, etc.
• Assist the laboratory manager in site preparation for study conduct.
• Assist in the creation of laboratory documents (i.e. harvest logs, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation of collection tubes, vials, study supplies for visits.
• Monitor temperature of laboratory sample storage and address any excursions.
• Maintain harvest logs, chain of custody, laboratory sample manifest/inventory logs and/or memos.
• Pack and properly label all study materials for storage or return to sponsor upon study close out.
• Obtains samples per protocol and documents process in source documents.
• Processes samples according to protocol. Ensures centrifuge settings are appropriate for processing according to protocol.
• Performs regular inventory of supplies and orders as needed to ensure lab supplies are adequate and available for study visits.
• Stores samples in an upright position in appropriate shipping boxes in the freezer. Stores primary and secondary samples in separate shipping boxes.
• Ensures freezer/refrigerator temperature is within range for protocol and ensures appropriate logs are kept.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• 6 months + experience (Required)
• Minimum High School graduate or have a GED equivalency.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Motivated to work consistently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.

Working Conditions

• Indoor, Office environment.
• Indoor, Clinic environment.
• Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking.
• Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential.

CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.

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