Laboratory Technician

CenExel Clinical Research and its fully owned and operated Centers of Excellence (Research Centers of America) provide unparalleled medical and scientific support in the design and execution of clinical trials.

Each of our research sites specialize in Phase I to Phase IV clinical trials. Our Centers of Excellence comprise some of the most well respected and long-standing research facilities in the country.

Specialty areas of research across our sites include Psychiatry, Acute Post Op Pain, Asian Bridging, Dermatology, GI, and Neurology. Each of our Centers of Excellence has tremendous experience and expertise in complex early phase trials, and all our sites have in-patient capability.

We focus on quality people, teamwork, and highly experienced clinical research managers with a history of success.

Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package after 30 days of employment including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k.

Summary:

The Research Technician is responsible for conducting special laboratory procedures for clinical trials. She/he will perform high complexity laboratory techniques including, but not limited to routine isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells, flow cytometry and DNA/RNA isolation.

Requirements:

Bachelor degree in a science discipline with 1-2 years of experience in cell purification, PBMC Isolation, and pipetting in a clinical or research laboratory.

Qualifications:

· Proficient in PBMC separation from human blood samples. Able to follow PBMC isolation protocol using Ficoll-Paque™ and a. Leucosep® Tube, cell culture techniques, cell purification (including immune cells) and functional assays.

· Experience in bench research laboratory setting.

· Advanced skills in tissue culture, molecular biology methods and immune assays.

· Strong ability to work independently, efficiently and productively in a fast-paced and diverse team environment.

· Proficiency with standard office Power Point, Excel, etc.

Essential Job Duties:

· Perform Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell isolation from blood using Ficol gradient, CPT or Leucosep Tubes under sterile.

· Perform cell counting, dilution and gradual freezing using manual and automatic procedures.

· Prepare cell culture and freezing media following sterile conditions protocols.

· Conduct experimental design and execute pilot projects focusing on biospecimen research. Identify process improvements to increase data quality, lower costs, or reduce time to complete procedures. Assist in the implementation of changes as assigned.

· Complete documentation and maintain record of experimental results in an accurate and timely manner in compliance with regulatory guidelines, institutional standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality criteria for publications.

· Exercise good judgement in assessing whether workflows and assays are proceeding according to expectations and that results are within acceptable ranges. Analyze and interpret data, identify abnormal progress, potential QC failures or otherwise unusual results and escalate to Laboratory Supervisor immediately. Troubleshoot necessary steps independently or with minimal supervision.

· Communicate research results in team meetings delivering well-prepared presentations. Participate in scientific discussions focusing on biospecimen science and laboratory practices.
Notify Laboratory Supervisor of inventory shortage. When new reactives, kits or laboratory supplies are needed, provide rationale for purchase and comparison with standard methods.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hollywood, FL 33024: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Research & Development Laboratory Technicians: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location