Lab Technician (contract)

Lab Technician - 2 Openings!

Summary:

Ensuring that samples acquired during the conduct of a drug trial are processed, stored, shipped in a manner that maintains specimen integrity. Review of queried reports to QC sample processing and bring to the attention of Operations Director any major protocol deviations and or discrepancies

Responsibilities:

• Support sample processing and verification of specimen compliance
• Identify day to day requirements for study sample processing and ensure that Laboratory is prepared to support these tasks
• Maintain proper inventory of items necessary to support the processing and storage of clinical trial samples
• Oversee the requisitioning and transport of safety samples that are outsourced
• Perform the duties and requirements of the Laboratory Study Co-lead
• Record daily schedule for the following day by printing Dashboard schedule, 2 copies, deliver to SPL and Safety Lab. Display brief summary of the next day’s activities (including date) on the whiteboard by the dumbwaiter
• Ensure that samples acquired during the conduct of a drug trial are processed, stored, and shipped in a manner that maintains specimen integrity
• Once or twice a day, review queried reports (Toad) to QC sample processing and bring to the attention of the Laboratory Manager or Specimen Processing Lead any major protocol deviations and or discrepancies who will then review issues with the lab
• Document discrepancies on the electronic copy and save to the TAT folder
• Review daily Specimen Processing bench logs for compliance
• Enter send out results as performed
• Exhibit behavior by example, staying busy, ensuring the lab is covered at all times

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required
• Associate's degree (A.A./A.S.) in a scientific discipline (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital-based or clinical commercial lab, performing specimen processing
• Well organized; easily manages multiple studies simultaneously
• Can work independently, but enjoys working as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Desire to take on new challenges
• Change agile experience
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills; enjoys fast-paced, varied work
• Ability to work beyond normal work hours and various shift availability required
• Ability to perform and record data entry via computer systems while conducting timed clinical procedures
• Must possess skills necessary for sample processing and handling

Please note contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.