The START Center for Cancer Research ("START") is the world’s largest early phase site network, fully dedicated to oncology clinical research. Throughout our history, START has provided hope to cancer patients in global community practices by offering access to cutting edge trials throughout the US and Europe. Today, with over 1,300 studies completed, and with research facilities in the United States and in Spain, Portugal, and Ireland, START’s mission is to accelerate the development of new anticancer drugs that will improve the quality of life and survival for patients with cancer and lead to its eventual cure. To date, over 43 therapies conducted at START locations have obtained FDA/EMA approval.
Incredibly, while Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) conduct 80% of cancer trials, such trials reach only 20% of the patient population – leaving the majority of patients who are treated in community practices and hospitals without access to a clinical trial when their care journey calls for one. START serves the many – by bringing cancer trials to physicians and their patients in community hospitals and practices when hope is needed most.
START represents the world’s largest roster of Principal Investigators (PIs) across its eight clinical trial sites. Committed to accelerating passage from trials to treatments, START delivers hope to patients, families, and physicians around the world. As an example, in San Antonio, where START was founded, START treated the first patient ever with Keytruda – the most effective cancer drug in medical history.
We are hiring a Pharmacokinetic (PK) Lab Technician for our new Fort Worth location at 900 W Magnolia Ave, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76104. The PK Lab Technician operates to support the investigation team in adherence to phase 1 research protocols within the Standard Operating Procedures of the department. Under general supervision, this position performs laboratory receiving, processing, handling, storage and shipping procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory control within the Pharmacokinetic Department.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma.
• General knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage unplanned situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick to learn new software.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with work hours to accommodate patient schedules.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Experience in a laboratory setting, with a solid understanding of laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
• Experience in data management.
• Experience in logistics and operations.
• Experience with electronic medical record program(s) and laboratory information systems.

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws for bio sample processing, handling, and shipping.
• Receive, process, store, and ship biospecimens according to study specifications.
• Prepare sample collection supplies and adhere to SOPs and GLPs.
• Identify inconsistencies in sample data and take corrective actions, contacting the Nurse as needed.
• Record data in electronic systems in compliance with SOPs and GLPs.
• Process and ship tissue specimens; coordinate with healthcare providers to receive and prepare tissue.
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing, sample management, inventory control, and equipment maintenance.