Laboratory Processing Tech

Laboratory Processing Tech at MCKESSON

• Perform high-level medical laboratory processing procedures for specimens received on patients enrolled in clinical trials.
• Initiate improvements, tools, processes and forms to enhance the efficiency and the quality of work in the lab
• Assist with the training of new Lab Technicians
• Process and ship bone marrow samples according to lab instructions provided by study sponsor
• Process and ship pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic and all other samples according to instructions provided by study sponsor
• Be responsible for high-level processing procedures requested by study sponsors becoming the primary processor and trainer for those procedures
• Be responsible for attending the lab portion of the site initiation visit (SIV) when possible
• Prepare study supplies/source documents necessary for obtaining lab samples prior to patient treatment
• Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) for source documentation
• Maintain accurate freezer sample logs
• Maintain accurate records of sample acquisition and shipping. All PK samples must have source documents available in patient charts that are accurate and complete. All shipping and processing records should be maintained in the patient’s study folder
• Schedule appropriate courier s for sample shipments
• Ensure there is an adequate supply of dry ice available for shipments
• Respond to queries generated from study sponsor or contract lab regarding patient/sample data
• Interface with Research Nurses to ensure that all research patients have correct lab kits prior to patients’ visits and to ensure all necessary specimens are collected per lab manual

• Vocational training or certification in laboratory science and/or phlebotomy.
• Current BLS certification
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements for safe handling of blood and body fluids
• Skill in venipuncture and blood processing
• At least one year of clinical laboratory and phlebotomy or equivalent experience

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials.