What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Screening Research Technician position at Quotient Sciences?
Quotient Sciences is a drug development and manufacturing accelerator providing integrated programs and tailored services across the entire development pathway. Cutting through silos across a range of drug development capabilities, we help biotech and pharma customers save precious time and money in getting drugs to patients.
We employ more than 1,100 talented individuals globally, located at state-of-the-art development, manufacturing and clinical facilities in the UK and USA. Science, Agility and Culture are the core components that define Quotient Sciences, enabling us to do what we do in the way that we do it.
People join Quotient Sciences because we are a respected member of the drug development community that’s focused on innovation and are driven by an unswerving belief that ideas need to become solutions, and molecules need to become cures, fast. Because humanity needs solutions, fast.
The Role
When applying for a position with Quotient Sciences to be able to work in our organisation you must be aged 18 years or over and not have been debarred by the FDA. If you indicate you are under the age of 18 or have been debarred then your application will be automatically declined.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion. We strive to create a diverse Quotient workforce and develop a workplace culture that provides a sense of acceptance for every person within our organisation. As a global employer, we recognise the value in having an organisation that is a true reflection and representation of our society today.
Specifically we will not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
We employ more than 1,100 talented individuals globally, located at state-of-the-art development, manufacturing and clinical facilities in the UK and USA. Science, Agility and Culture are the core components that define Quotient Sciences, enabling us to do what we do in the way that we do it.
People join Quotient Sciences because we are a respected member of the drug development community that’s focused on innovation and are driven by an unswerving belief that ideas need to become solutions, and molecules need to become cures, fast. Because humanity needs solutions, fast.
The Role
- The Senior Screening Research Technician is responsible for following protocol guidelines for the preparation, collection, transfer, storage and shipping of all screening specimens according to protocol requirements and OSHA/State of Florida biohazardous regulations
- Responsibilities include monitoring of proper sample collection, storage and delivery of samples to designated analytical laboratories and obtaining all test results for review by the Investigators
- To comply & adhere to GCP guidelines and regulations as required of this role
- To ensure study data is collected to a high quality in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
- To ensure subject safety at all times
- Responsible for reviewing and understanding study protocols prior to initiation of study
- Responsible for attending protocol training meetings to review specimen processing requirements and ensures availability of supplies needed
- Coordinates services with any central lab involved in the study
- Responsible for the proper collection, processing and labeling of all specimens
- Responsible for verifying the completion and accuracy of specimen records
- Must be familiar with all relevant SOPs
- Responsible for the performance of quality control checks for lab requisitions
- Responsible for reporting events regarding the damage or loss of a sample or incidences involving spillage or employee injury
- Responsible for recording the temperature of all freezers and refrigerators in the appropriate temperature logs on a daily basis
- Verifies that all biohazardous materials are disposed of appropriately
- Ensures proper labeling and preparation of biohazardous waste for transport
- Responsible for ensuring that proper containers, labels and dry ice are available for shipping
- Responsible for preparing specimens for shipping and adhering to regulations for biological sample shipping
- Responsible for arranging overnight/express shipping of specimens and maintaining related shipping documents
- Receives and sorts all laboratory test results for review by the Investigators and clinical staff
- Ensures all lab results have been received for potential volunteers prior to utilization in a study
- Assists with performance of vital sign and ECG measurements as assigned
- Assist the recruitment team when required
- Assists in any other duties as assigned
- Include Cross Training for labs activities at impatient facility
- High School Diploma
- Phlebotomist certificate
- Minimum 5 years experience in laboratory procedures
- Current IATA certification preferred
- Working knowledge of State of Florida OSHA guidelines
- Proficient computer skills
- Thorough in task completion - attention to detail
When applying for a position with Quotient Sciences to be able to work in our organisation you must be aged 18 years or over and not have been debarred by the FDA. If you indicate you are under the age of 18 or have been debarred then your application will be automatically declined.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion. We strive to create a diverse Quotient workforce and develop a workplace culture that provides a sense of acceptance for every person within our organisation. As a global employer, we recognise the value in having an organisation that is a true reflection and representation of our society today.
Specifically we will not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
