This is a 5 month contract position in Buffalo, NY. Must be able to work M-R 7:30 am to 4:45 pm, F 7:30 am to 12:30 pm

JOB SUMMARY

The lab/research assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks to support the staff on clinical trial assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma, some college preferred
• Must have lab processing experience
• Must have phlebotomy experience (adult and pediatric)

• Lab processing for an average of 30 ongoing trials, each with their own procedures and requirements for processing, storage, and shipping
• Perform blood draws
• Perform vitals, EKG’s and other study procedures as directed by Study Coordinator
• Review and implement each study’s laboratory manual
• Work with the clinical team to review lab requirements, tests, set up, and address queries
• Provide overview of the lab requirements at study review meetings
• 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 lab and exam rooms daily
• Inspect exam rooms daily for needed supplies and dispose of any biohazard and sharps containers
• Ensure lab certifications are up to date and regulations are followed
• Work with the Clinical Site Manager to perform ongoing quality audits of lab
• Inspect lab daily for needed supplies
• 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 and update 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
• Collapse and archive completed charts
• Organize and track archived studies
• Set up and ship out sponsor specific ECG or EKG machinesensure all equipment is processed/tracked by Technology Support
• Additional duties and projects as assigned