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Lab Research Assistant

Rochester Clinical Research, Inc.
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6 month contract position on-site in Media and West Chester, PA (must be able to commute to both locations).

Job Summary:

The lab/research assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks to support the staff on clinical trial assignments.  They will also support the front desk as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Be the lab processing expert for ongoing trials, each with their own procedures and requirements for processing, storage, and shipping
  • Perform phlebotomy as needed
  • Review and implement each study’s laboratory manual
  • Review lab requirements, tests, set up, and address queries
  • Work with vendors to order supplies and set up local lab tests, normal ranges, and requisitions
  • Maintain daily records of temperatures for drug rooms, refrigerators, and freezers
  • Assist in scheduling equipment calibration
  • Disinfect, stock lab and exam rooms daily
  • Ensure lab certifications are up to date and regulations are followed
  • Assist in performing ongoing quality audits of lab
  • Prepare study charts based on a template prepared by the Study Coordinator
  • Ensure charts are prepped for the next day including lab kit preparation
  • File both study charts and study files
  • Complete study logs
  • Work with the Administrative Assistant to ensure Primary Care Physician letters are completed at the beginning and end of the trial
  • Assist and prepare for monitor visits
  • Update logs and statistics
  • Collapse and archive completed charts
  • Perform vitals, EKG’s, diary training and other study procedures as directed
  • Keep all study lab kits organized and in stock- notify lab technician of any supply needs based on visit schedules
  • Organize and track archived studies
  • Set up and ship out sponsor specific ECG or EKG machines-ensure all equipment is processed/tracked by Technology Support
  • Complete QA projects as assigned by QA Team.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by manager and noted on the delegation log.
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Must have lab processing experience
  • Must have phlebotomy experience
  • Able to maintain an organized lab environment as well as appropriate documentation
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Able to work independently
  • Provide a comfortable and friendly environment for patients
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
  • Ability to communicate effectively

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma
  • Clinical Research experience a plus

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds

Wage/Salary: $26-$29/hour