Lab Research Assistant - Buffalo, Ny

Start date: March 4, 2024 at our new site in Buffalo, NY!

Job Summary:

The lab/Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks to support the staff on clinical trial assignments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Be the lab processing expert for ongoing trials, each with their own procedures and requirements for processing, storage, and shipping
• Perform phlebotomy as needed
• Review and implement each study’s laboratory manual
• Review lab requirements, tests, set up, and address queries
• Work with vendors to order supplies and set up local lab tests, normal ranges, and requisitions
• Maintain daily records of temperatures for drug rooms, refrigerators, and freezers
• Assist in scheduling equipment calibration
• Disinfect, stock lab and exam rooms daily
• Ensure lab certifications are up to date and regulations are followed
• Assist in performing ongoing quality audits of lab
• Prepare study charts based on a template prepared by the Study Coordinator
• Ensure charts are prepped for the next day including lab kit preparation
• File both study charts and study files
• Complete study logs
• Work with the Administrative Assistant to ensure Primary Care Physician letters are completed at the beginning and end of the trial
• Assist and prepare for monitor visits
• Update logs and statistics
• Collapse and archive completed charts
• Perform vitals, EKG’s, diary training and other study procedures as directed
• Keep all study lab kits organized and in stock- notify lab technician of any supply needs based on visit schedules
• Organize and track archived studies
• Set up and ship out sponsor specific ECG or EKG machines-ensure all equipment is processed/tracked by Technology Support
• Complete QA projects as assigned by QA Team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager and noted on the delegation log.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must have lab processing experience
• Must have phlebotomy experience
• Bilingual – fluent in Spanish
• Able to maintain an organized lab environment as well as appropriate documentation
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently
• Provide a comfortable and friendly environment for patients
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Ability to communicate effectively

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma
• Clinical Research experience a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds
• COVID-19 vaccination required

Wage/Salary: $20-$22/hour