Laboratory Technician

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• perform medical laboratory related procedures for patients enrolled in clinical trials
• obtain blood and other samples, vital signs, and EKGs from patients
• process and ship pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic and all other samples according to instructions provided by study sponsor
• 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
• ensure proper maintenance/handling of EKG machines (clinic and sponsor EKG machines)
• interface with Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL) interventional radiology department for study required biopsies
• retrieve and prepare tumor biopsy samples as requested by study sponsor
• maintain accurate records of sample acquisition and shipping
• ensure lab kits and other supplies for all active studies are adequate, all supplies are in date and lab kit inventory is maintained and kept current
• schedule appropriate courier 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
• maintain laboratory equipment and workspace in all areas
• interface with P/SL laboratory colleagues regarding labs for research patients
• register patients and order labs in the P/SL Laboratory Information System
• attain and maintain competency to perform moderately complex testing in the Drug Development Unit (DDU) lab
• interface with Research nurses to ensure that all research patients have correct lab kits prior to patients’ visits

• A High School Diploma, preferably a technical or vocational training in laboratory or phlebotomy
• A current BLS Certification
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements for safe handling of blood and body fluids
• Skill in venipuncture and blood processing
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
• At least one year of clinical laboratory and phlebotomy experience required

• 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.