Clinical Res Lab Tech

Min Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Master’s degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required.  Prior experience in cellular immunology and/or human blood and tissue sample processing is preferred but not required.

Salary Range

  From $34,560 To $43,200 Annually

 Specific Job Related Duties

• Must display a high level of motivation and the ability to work flexibly as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Completes all required job-specific training, education, and assessments.
• Under supervision, is responsible for all clinical trial/clinical research laboratory requirements and day-to-day management of laboratory operations, including lab maintenance responsibilities.
• Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Oversees lab inventory of supplies and equipment.
• In collaboration with research nurse/coordinator, reviews study protocols for tasks and processes to be carried out by laboratory personnel when working with protocol-required specimens.
• Processes a range of human samples for storage, as well as performing cellular and analyte assays, isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells and plasma/serum separation for various assays, including metabolomics, transcriptomics, genomics, etc.
• Complies with meticulous record keeping, database management and required documentation standards for all processes undertaken, as well as fully comply with requirements of Good Clinical Practices for laboratories.
• May perform phlebotomy and other basic sample collection procedures.
• Shipping of laboratory specimens as required by protocol and per IATA requirements.
• Maintains laboratory inventory of supplies and equipment.
• May perform other tasks e.g. data entry, as required, in support of clinical research/clinical trials
• May provide guidance to other research staff.
• Maintains laboratory environmental health and safety compliance.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs additional related duties as required

SKILLS:

The applicant is expected to demonstrate basic knowledge of the theory and hands-on experience in biomedical methods and have a basic understanding of laboratory data documentation. 

Computer literate, competent with Microsoft Office programs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments. Travel to other UTMB facilities may be required.

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