Lab Specialist - Halifax, Canada - Centricity Research

Centricity Research

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION FUNCTION

The Laboratory Specialist is responsible for performing routine laboratory sample collection on study participants, and processing and shipping per study protocol and lab manual.

The Laboratory Specialist will also assist with data management, research administrative tasks, and recruitment initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Abide by GCP, SOPs, company guidelines, and local healthcare privacy regulations
Maintain professional relationships with study participants, physicians, industry representatives and vendors of trial management
Perform phlebotomy, sample collection, processing & shipping as required by protocol, laboratory manual, SOP and company guidelines
Complete the requisition, collection, labeling, storage, and shipment of specimens
Conduct blood glucose testing for diabetes patients, as required
Perform other inhouse testing and/or point of care testing ie. nasal swabs, as required
Perform ECGs, vital signs, meal distribution, study participant monitoring, phlebotomy, and other clinical procedures, as required by protocol/site
Review and record daily temperature, respond to temperature excursions
Perform monthly and annual maintenance on temperature monitoring system, as required
Ensure that all equipment used in clinical research studies is inspected, calibrated and maintained with supporting documentation, as required
Perform PBMC collection, receipt of samples, isolation, cryopreservation, as required by site
Maintain PBMC supplies, documentation, and samples, as required by site
Assist CRPs with duties such as IP receipt, accountability and dispense QC, CRF data entry, database query review, preparation of study charts, essential document maintenance
Assist with archiving study and study documents upon completion of a study
Assist with recruitment initiatives at the site
Maintain adequate clinical supplies as required
Assist in organizing waiting areas, exam rooms, laboratories, medication areas, and storage areas
Assist the Research Management and Investigators with any other research tasks as required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum:

Canada:

Completion of a Laboratory Technician or Assistant program at a recognized College or University. A minimum of 6 months of phlebotomy experience, preferably in a clinical research environment

HS/GED

Preferred:

Canada:

OSMT, CSMLS certified or equivalent

MLT diploma or certification, an asset

Phase I-IV Clinical Research experience is considered a strong asset

Medical Laboratory Technician

Experience performing nasal swabs

CORE COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

Prerequisite (Essential):_
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Outlook)
Attention to detail
Ability to manage time efficiently
Selfdirected
Teamwork & Collaboration
Proficient level of clinical, interpretive and analytical skills with organizational skills for project planning
Flexible & Adaptable
Strong knowledge of ICH GCP, FDA & HC Division 5 guidelines
Foundation:_
Conflict resolution
Receptive to feedback
Empowering & Developing others
Empathy Skills
Planning and organizing skills
Excellent problemsolving skills
Achievement oriented
Analytical ability
Initiative
Decision making
Leadership:_
Forward thinking
Innovative
Creative
Strategic thinking
Self confidence
Strong interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands include but not limited to prolonged sitting, light lifting, standing, reaching, walking, and bending.
Frequently required to complete work on the computer in a seated position
May be required to lift light boxes lbs)

WORKING CONDITIONS