Lab Processing Technician - Clinical Trials Processing Lab

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Job Title :

Lab Processing Technician - Clinical Trials Processing Lab

Department :

CCC | Clinical Trials Processing Lab

Position Summary

Lab Processing Technician in the Clinical Trials Processing Laboratory (CTPL) in the Comprehensive Cancer Center. The CTPL handles human fluid and tissue samples from patients enrolled in oncology clinical trials conducted by the James Cancer Hospital.

Responsibilities

Assists with all activities of the CTPL including preparing labels and labeling tubes for specimen collection, processing, storage, and shipping

Assists with data management, inventory control and quality control of human biological samples

Uses prescribed laboratory methods, instruments and automated equipment; maintain laboratory maintenance records

Assists with processing biological specimens from patients enrolled in studies conducted by the OSU Clinical Trials Office including preparing tubes, syringes, and specimen labels for specimen collection

Processes specimens of time-sensitive patient samples for pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and other correlative studies; retrieves and ships samples

Completes laboratory test requisition forms; maintain sample records for audit purposes

Communicates with outside reference labs regarding patient testing, handle inquiries and resolve any testing and / or specimen collection errors; interacts with research protocol and hospital clinical staff

Manages sample inventory log and electronic database; Participate in data entry and management, quality control, audits and FDA inspections, continuous quality improvement and inventory management of clinical trial specimens, trial and laboratory supplies

Ensures compliance with FDA and IRB regulations as well as internal clinical research SOPs, policies and procedures; maintain all GCP, IATA, EHS and sponsor-required trainings and certifications

Job Requirements

Associate's Degree in Applied Science or Medical Laboratory field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Must be able to effectively communicate face to face and in writing with clinical staff and outside collaborators.

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 10 : 30AM - 7 : 00PM

Target Pay : $23.00 / Hour

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events. Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans. Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming. Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available. Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners. Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.