MLT - Medical Laboratory

Medical Lab Technician

Part time

The Medical Laboratory Technician will provide phlebotomy, biological sample processing, and laboratory technician services for clinical research studies involving substance use. The primary functions of this position are to collect blood and other biological samples from research participants. They will be responsible for labeling, processing, and storing biological samples within the laboratory. They will conduct some assays within the laboratory, ship some samples to external laboratories for assays, and transport some samples to local biological repositories for long-term storage. The position requires a skilled individual to work directly, in-person, with individuals participating in research studies investigating the relationships between substance use and disease risk.

Research protocols involve project oversight by the NIH and other regulatory agencies (DEA, FDA).

The position will involve exposure to potentially infectious body fluids, including blood products, and must complete Brown-approved safety training regarding these materials.

It’s estimated that the schedule may be 2 days per week at 7.5 hours per week. Duties will be scheduled 2 days per week at 7.5 hours per day.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification that are satisfactory to Brown University.

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 8/31/2027 which may be extended based upon available funding.

Certificate of completion in Phlebotomy/lab technician as part of a Medical Lab Science Certificate or Associate's Degree required

Medical Lab Technician Certification through credentialing organization preferred

One (1+) year of direct phlebotomy experience and demonstrated proficiency in the phlebotomy field preferred

One (1+) year of related work experience in a research laboratory setting preferred

Knowledge and competence in phlebotomy skills, aseptic technique and Universal Precautions required

Proficiency of relevant computer applications, including word processing and data management, required.

Knowledge of experimental research methodology and clinical research procedures preferred.

Medical Lab Technician

Department of Epidemiology

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Part time

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