California Clinical Trials, a subsidiary of PAREXEL International, is searching for a Lab Technician who would like to be a part of a great research team.
Essential Function:
The Lab Technician performs all duties related conducting study protocol laboratory procedures for the Early Drug Phase, Phase II-IV, and Sleep Departments.
Key Accountabilities:
Including but not limited to the following and other duties as may be assigned:
• Possesses detailed knowledge of study protocol lab procedures.
• Collects, processes and ships safety labs, pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD) samples according to clinical study protocol.
• Takes responsibility for 24-hour urine collection and set-up based on our COGs or protocol.
• Take responsibility for lab set-up and supplies (i.e., racks, logs, dry, ice, shipping supplies).
• QAs tube/container labels before and after specimen collection.
• Schedules lab specimen pickup or transport of safety labs to hospital laboratory.
• Supports the Laboratory Coordinator and Supervisor with day to day protocol processing requirements as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for accurate documentation (PK Logs, Flowsheets, lab requisitions, labels, etc.).
• Maintains daily upkeep of all lab areas (equipment is stored away, source documents are organized and filed, decontamination of lab work benches, etc.)
• Ensures all medical equipment (i.e., freezers, mechanical pipettes, centrifuges, refrigerators etc.) are functioning properly and have updated maintenance records.
• Maintains organization of contents of freezers/refrigerators at all times.
• Attends protocol specific training as assigned (including any specialized procedures, equipment, or processing).
• Attends regular laboratory staff meetings.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
Skills:
• Must have strong interpersonal, written/verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Must have knowledge and skill in techniques of good clinical judgment.
• Must have the ability to effectively manage time and the ability to multi-task.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and/or indication of the study participants.
Education:
• BA/BS in Science-related field or equivalent lab experience preferred
• Valid Phlebotomy Certification or a California State License preferred
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Language Skills:
• English
Minimum Work Experience:
• 1-2 years of clinical lab bench experience from a clinical or research lab setting
• Valid CPR certification
• Flexible schedule
• Local travel: Valid California Driver’s License and/or reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to thirty (30) pounds
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- Location: Glendale, CA
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