Laboratory Assistant

About Us:

Direct Helpers Research Center is a dedicated medical institute that combines a network of committed and experienced personnel to conduct clinical research trials in Phases I-IV. We aid the pharmaceutical community with the advancement of medications and medical devices to seek an outcome where people will benefit from a better quality of life. DHRC has successfully collaborated with major pharmaceutical companies and CRO’s. We continually meet and exceed enrollment, patient retention, and data integrity while adhering to the Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant to join our team. As a Laboratory Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our laboratory operations and ensuring accurate and efficient data collection. You will perform basic and complex clinical and pharmacokinetic specimen collection and processing for Phase 1 - 4 clinical trials. Duties will primarily focus on processing laboratory samples but will also include clerical and data entry duties.

Responsibilities:
- Perform laboratory collection, processing, labeling and documentation of all samples
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper functioning
- Assist in the organization and management of laboratory inventory
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and maintain a clean working environment

- Package samples according to protocol specifications and adhering to IATA regulations to local and central laboratories.
- Collaborate with other team members to achieve project goals

Skills and Qualifications:

-Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician and/or a minimum of six months experience working as a phlebotomist at a medical facility.

-Clinical Research experience preferred but not required.

-BLS and/or ACLS certification preferred but not required.

-Understand regulatory requirements, as well as Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and International Conference of Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.

-Knowledgeable in medical terminology

-Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, written, verbal)

-Basic computer skills to include Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong knowledge of laboratory techniques
- Experience with histology techniques is preferred
- Ability to accurately record and document experimental procedures and results

If you are passionate about scientific research, have excellent attention to detail, and thrive in a collaborative team environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic laboratory team!

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 30 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you available for an in-person interview March 20th,26th, 27th or 28th?

Language:

• English and Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hialeah, FL 33012: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person