Laboratory Technician

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Job description

Overview

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Lady Lake or Winter Park, Florida,

Status: Full Time

Reports To: COO

Travel: 0-5%

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing laboratory-based technical procedures and tasks to support scientific investigations of new pharmaceuticals. Team Members in this role are responsible for receiving and processing specimens, following study-specific requirements of trial protocols and laboratory manuals, and communicating with clinical staff and study sponsors regarding the proper preparation of clinical trial samples, which often determine patient eligibility in clinical trials and/or serve as the primary endpoint of clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, store, and ship specimens in accordance with safety regulations, company SOPs, clinical trial protocol requirements, and lab manual requirements.
• Maintain inventory levels and order laboratory and exam room supplies as needed.
• Appropriately organize and label all supplies and equipment.
• Ensure all laboratory equipment is properly maintained and calibrated at all times.
• Maintain biohazard waste containers and dispose of bio hazard waste in lab and exam rooms.
• Oversee and maintain the temperature monitoring system and adjust equipment as necessary to ensure all temperatures stay within their required range.
• Comply with OSHA and IATA safety guidelines.
• Perform blood draws, specimen collection, take vital signs, perform EKG testing, and record accordingly.
• Effectively and professionally interact with patients, visitors, peers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal).
• Disciplined in following safety and scientific techniques.
• Ability to use lab equipment with accuracy, precision, and efficiency.
• Proficiency with a mechanical pipettor.
• Familiarity with how to safely transport hazardous materials in accordance with IATA training and Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or related field required.
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certificate preferred.
• International Air Transport Association (IATA) certificate preferred.
• OSHA training certificate preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year laboratory experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.