Laboratory Technician - Clinical Research

Laboratory Technician

Flourish Research is looking for motivated, talented, creative individuals who want to learn and grow in their career while contributing to research that changes lives! We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities.

We are actively hiring a Laboratory Technician at the Flourish Research site in Walnut Creek. This site is formerly Diablo Clinical Research. We conduct Phase I-IV pharmaceutical/biotech studies across multiple therapeutic areas (diabetes, obesity/weight loss, cholesterol, vaccines, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, neuropathy, migraines, healthy volunteer, devices and more). The Laboratory Technician tracks laboratory kits and supplies as well as receipt of lab results for multiple studies. Our Laboratory Technician assists with phlebotomy for research subjects enrolled in clinical trials and follows the detailed processing techniques associated with each specimen per the study protocol. This person prepares laboratory specimens for shipment to outside labs per the protocol requirements or prepares them for refrigerator/freezer storage. The Laboratory Technician may also process POC blood and urine samples from study participants at our on-site lab.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: 2255 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite M, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Compensation: Hourly based on experience ($24 - $30/hr)

Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with a 100% employer match on the first 4% of employee contributions, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, referral program, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, and 15 days of PTO + 8 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy/venipuncture duties for research subjects as needed (maintains valid and updated phlebotomy licensing)
• Processes laboratory specimens (centrifugation, pipetting, creating slides, etc.)
• Prepares lab kits and lab supplies for protocol required lab collections.
• Tracks receipt of laboratory results and assists with filing.
• Stocks lab supplies - unloads and organizes lab supplies in on-site lab supply storage room; maintains an inventory of lab supplies and re-orders when needed; assists in purchasing new equipment and supplies as needed
• Performs point of care laboratory testing such as HbA1C, glucose, hematocrit, dipstick urinalysis, pregnancy testing as required
• Tracks and maintains sample inventory logs for ambient and frozen specimens shipped to central lab(s)
• Maintains inventory of lab supplies and orders lab kits and lab supplies as needed.
• Participates in research related meetings and training as a member of the research team; assists in the development of detailed lab manual describing the biospecimen processing protocols.
• Maintains and updates IATA certification for proper packing and shipping of lab specimens for the clinical trials
• Responds to laboratory queries.
• Other duties may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• California Certified Phlebotomist (Active License)
• IATA certification is preferred
• Experience performing phlebotomy with patients in a clinic or hospital setting
• Experience with clinical research is preferred but not required
• Familiar with e-source reporting via an electronic platform
• A clear understanding of ICH, FDA, and GCP regulations
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the Principal Investigator, research team, Study Sponsor/CROs, potential subjects, and referral sources
• An ethical compass that compels the candidate to be honest, detail-oriented, and self-driven
• High-level critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and lab collection/processing/storage procedures
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite

Flourish Research offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities. Apply today to learn more about how you can join us in our mission to save and improve the lives of others! Flourish Research is where clinical trials thrive. Flourish Research is one of the industry's most progressive and diversified clinical trial organizations, with strong capabilities across cardiology, metabolic disorders, renal, oncology, CNS, pulmonology, and vaccine research. At Flourish Research, we strive toward excellence. In clinical trials and healthcare, excellence means everyone deserves the best care, regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We embrace employees, customers, and patients from these underrepresented groups to help make this vision a reality. Flourish Research is driven by a diverse and inclusive community of passionate people who are committed to improving the quality of life of communities around the world. Flourish is committed to a safe work environment where all employees, customers, and patients are included, and treated with dignity and respect. Flourish Research strives to build an organization that attracts and leverages diversity in our staff, which reflects the diversity of our local communities. We promote education, acceptance, and inclusion because there is beauty in diversity. The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives, and ideas we share, and the better prepared we are to serve our communities. WE SEE YOU. WE ARE YOU. WE EMBRACE YOU. WE CELEBRATE YOU! Flourish Research is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Flourish Research complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees.