Laboratory Tech Processor

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.

Job Summary:

Responsible for conducting basic to moderately complex diagnostic testing. Performs basic interpretation and limited problem resolution with guidance from senior lab techs, as needed.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Have full knowledge of laboratory procedures and processes per protocol, laboratory manual, shipping manual, etc.Assists the laboratory manager in site preparation for study conduct.
• Assists in the creation of laboratory documents (harvest logs, etc.)
• Assists in the preparation of collection tubes, vials, study supplies for visits.
• (Immunology) provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating equipment such as the gamma counter, spectrophotometer, densitometer, and through methods such as radioimmunoassay, enzyme immunoassay, and serological testing.
• (Microbiology) provides physician with information for treatment of patient infection by performing technical procedures for the identification or susceptibility of bacteria, parasites, fungi, and mycobacteria.
• Obtains samples per protocol, performs diagnostic tests, some of which are highly complex and documents process in source documents. · Processes samples according to protocol. Ensures centrifuge settings are appropriate for processing according to protocol. Some sites may process samples using advanced testing methods
• Monitors temperature of laboratory sample storage and address any excursions.
• Maintains harvest logs, chain of custody, laboratory sample manifest/inventory logs and/or memos.
• Packs and properly labels all study materials for storage or return to sponsor upon study close out.
• Assists in gathering data for validations on select instrumentation.
• Assists with monitoring supply inventory.
• 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.
• Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies.
• 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 have proper experience and demonstrate mastery of Lab Technician I position.
• Minimum High School graduate or have GED equivalency.
• IATA certification preferred.
• Phlebotomist certification preferred.
• Motivated to work consistently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Working Conditions

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.