Laboratory Technician - Biospecimen Operations

Laboratory Technician

LaborConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world. We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions.

Job Summary

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for sample processing and aliquoting. Process samples, including nucleic acid extractions, PBMC/BMMC isolations, plasma separation, specimen aliquoting, and other methods as required. Ensure sample integrity to meet client expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs extraction and purification of nucleic acids as defined by relevant SOPs.
2. Performs methodologies as specified in technical protocols to isolate and stabilize blood cells (e.g. Peripheral Blood and Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells) according to client specifications.
3. Performs aliquoting procedures on specified samples to produce sample aliquots that are volumetric or normalized as defined by client.
4. Performs blood/body fluid fractionation into components as requested by client.
5. Help document all required maintenance activities on instruments related to Sample Processing.
6. Help maintain adequate supply of reagents, supplies and sample processing kits.
7. Performs Quality analytics on extracted nucleic acids using applied methodologies and platforms (e.g. UV spectrophotometry) to determine sample yield, concentration, and purity.
8. Utilizes appropriate procedures to register and place prepared samples into specimen management database and storage location.
9. Communicate in a timely manner with cross-functional teams and operations staff to ensure client expectations are met.
10. Performs other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned.

Education and Experience

• At least one of the following:
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in life science
• Associate's degree in a science or health-related field
• Certificate in a science or health-related field and 6 months of laboratory experience
• More than 1 year laboratory experience including sample processing and blood handling required.
• MLS(ASCP) or MLT(ASCP) preferred

Skills and Ability

• Working knowledge of requirements for sample processing in a clinical laboratory
• Knowledgeable with universal precautions and human specimens
• Strong attention to details, strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent listening and verbal comprehension skills, including ability to translate client's needs to team members.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently as well as using a collaborative team approach.
• Ability to adhere to established timelines, processes, and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database software.
• Customer service/client relationship management skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Physical Demands:

• Sit 75 % of the week.
• Stand 25 % of the week.
• Walk and/or reach with hands and arms 75 % of the week.
• Read text of various sizes.
• Communicate with others and hear.
• Lift, pull and/or push up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to dry ice and cold storage environments and biological samples.

Travel Requirements: Minimal

Join our team and discover how your work can impact patients' lives around the world!

Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love:

• Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)
• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
• PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community
• Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• We celebrate our differences, which enriches our culture!

In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with career growth opportunities, globally. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. While living out our values of People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and Accountability Always.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and value the diversity of our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.