DCRU Laboratory Research Specialist

About the Role

• Part-time position: 24 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Processes and ships research samples according to protocol specific requirements. (70%)
• Follows quality control procedures to prepare testing trays for the next day's clinical research studies (5%)
• Serves as Research Laboratory Educator for DCRU and Clinical Research Unit study teams. (5%)
• Assists with preparation and quality control processes for laboratory protocol start-up. (10%)
• Performs regular maintenance, monitoring and quality control of laboratory equipment (5%)
• Maintain quality in the laboratory and assist the laboratory supervisor. (5%)

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in biology or chemistry (Required)
• OR Other related degree or experience (i.e. Medical Technologist MT(ASCP) or LMT(ASCP)) (Required)

Work Experience

• Prior laboratory experience (Preferred)
• Experience in a team setting desirable. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to prioritize the work of multiple projects. (Required proficiency)
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize time sensitive responsibilities. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to understand and communicate sample processing requirements to others. (Required proficiency)
• Able to work independently on multiple tasks and manage time effectively. (Required proficiency)
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills. (Required proficiency)
• Computer skills: Microsoft Excel and Word. (Required proficiency)
• Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment, including micropipette, laboratory balance and centrifuge. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification in Human Subjects Protection (CITI) and DOT/IATA shipping certification within 90 Days (Required)

Physical Demands

• Standing Occasionally
• Walking Occasionally
• Sitting Constantly
• Lifting Rarely 20 lbs
• Carrying Rarely 20 lbs
• Pushing Rarely 20 lbs
• Pulling Rarely 20 lbs
• Climbing Rarely 20 lbs
• Balancing Rarely
• Stooping Rarely
• Kneeling Rarely
• Crouching Rarely
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Rarely
• Handling Occasionally
• Grasping Occasionally
• Feeling Rarely
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

• 10%