Research Laboratory Assistant & Phlebotomist

Biospecimen Collection Specialist

Supports the research staff and ongoing studies involving biospecimen collections across the lifespan and in study populations. Utilizes knowledge of pre-analytic information/techniques to successfully perform specimen collections including but not limited to capillary and venous blood collections, as well as saliva, hair and urine collections. Evaluates specimen integrity, update study records according to collection procedures, and perform in-house processing and cryopreservation of specimens.

Major Responsibilities & Duties:

• Demonstrates advanced technical skill in the collection of blood samples and acts as a resource to research staff.
• Evaluates and accurately process samples upon receipt.
• Operates testing instrumentation and performs testing kits, evaluating results and reporting resorts according to established policies and procedures.
• Communicates with study team members and other appropriate staff concerning procedures and results.
• Performs and records necessary quality control procedures.
• Stocks supplies, fills supply orders for research laboratories and communicates supply needs to supervisor or designee.
• Adherences to all policies and procedures relating to blood, hair and body fluid (e.g., saliva, urine), collection, processing, testing and storage.
• Acts as a departmental liaison to research and hospital staff providing information related to specimen requirements, test results, and assisting with troubleshooting guidance and/or refers problems within departmental guidelines.
• Attends required staff meetings and mandatory in-services.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability and efficient use of time and materials including knowledge and self-direction.
• Performs clerical functions to include, but not limited to, completion of requisitions for reference lab testing at the hospital clinic, maintaining research databases, and filing completed test records and other regulatory documents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to adhere to policies and procedures as they relate to communication and collection of biospecimens, blood and body fluid samples.
• Ability to adhere to all hospital and research laboratory policies and procedures, to include those initiated to prevent the exposure of patient, self, other employees to blood borne pathogens and safety hazards.
• Ability to evaluate each situation and handle it with the utmost professionalism, dedication and concern for the health and welfare of others demonstrating a high level of customer service skills.
• Ability to have dedication and concern for the health and welfare of others.
• Ability to perform procedures which are uncomfortable or painful to the participant while helping them to feel cared for as individuals.
• Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality.
• Must have the ability to work well with infants, children and adults of all abilities.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Training in phlebotomy required.
• If employed in the Cognitive Neuroscience department, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of transfer or hire required.
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with pediatric phlebotomy and biospecimen collection preferred.

Physical Requirements, Equipment Usage, Work Environment:

• Position requires excellent physical stamina, which includes the ability to walk or stand from six to ten hours a day, do repetitive bending/reaching, climbing of stairs, sitting, and at times retrieving samples from long distances throughout the campus. Ability to carry ten pounds constantly and to lift up to fifty pounds on occasion. Position requires constant repetitive motion, using hands, fingers, wrists to perform testing, venipuncture, capillary and other biospecimen collections. May work at computer for varying periods of the day. Requires emotional stamina to handle the unexpected and stressful situations that may arise while working with participants undergoing specimen collections. Must be able to hear and speak well enough to communicate instructions by spoken conversation and phone. Must be able to see well enough to read labels, reports and computer screens. Ability to perform all work duties and/or move around in areas of restricted space.

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About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at View phone number on talent.com.