PK Laboratory Runner

Evolution Research Group - Hialeah, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Hialeah, FL

501-1,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The PK Lab Runner is responsible for performing clinical and pharmacokinetic specimen collection and processing for Phase 1 clinical trials, primarily involving healthy paid volunteers. This role supports the Lab Manager in processing laboratory samples and includes clerical and data entry duties. The position requires flexibility in hours, including potential weekends and early or late shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor urine collection temperatures, as assigned.
• Monitor 24-hour specimen collections (i.e., urine, feces), as assigned.
• Maintain sample collection area clean and stocked with all necessary supplies.
• Notify appropriate staff of abnormal results while collecting specimens, adverse events, or unusual incidents.
• Act as courier to Pharmacokinetic laboratory for collected specimens.
• Assure minimal discomfort for study participants while performing all duties.
• Maintain safety and well-being of study participants during assigned shift.
• Create safety lab requisition and send samples to local labs.
• Label PK/PD collection tubes.

Requirements

• Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician and/or a minimum of six months experience working as a phlebotomist at a medical facility.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and International Conference of Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Knowledgeable in medical terminology.
• Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, written, verbal).
• Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, and proprietary applications unique to the clinical research industry.

Nice-to-haves

• Clinical Research experience preferred but not required.
• BLS and/or ACLS certification preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Supportive colleagues
• Decent work environment