Laboratory Coordinator / Phlebotomist

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.

Essential Job Duties: Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Draw and process specimens according to each trial’s requirements
• Assist with specimen shipments to central labs and ensure proper shipping methods have been observed
• Monitor expiration dates on lab equipment and supplies 
• Unpack and put away incoming lab supply shipments
• Monitor and maintain both general and study-specific lab inventory, and ensure study-specific lab supplies are ready for new study start-up
• Transport samples
• Provide mentoring to new hires and allow them to shadow you as they learn.
• Complete and renew CITI GCP and IATA training as required.
• Attend SIVs when needed, and complete all sponsor-required lab training.
• May support other clinical research-related activities such as recruitment, EDC and QA/Chart review as needed.
• Ensuring compliance with company SOPs, FDA/HIPAA regulations, ICF documentation, and GCP guidelines
• Maintaining confidentiality of patients, customers, and company information, and
• Performing other related activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :  High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory processing experience is required. Associates degree is preferred.  Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus.

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, and web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. 
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers and external customers.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
• Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

• Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire. 
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.