Research Laboratory Technician - HOU

$33,280 - $46,800/Yr

Next Oncology - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Research Laboratory Technician at HOU NEXT Oncology is responsible for processing and managing clinical trial samples, ensuring accurate data entry, and maintaining a clean laboratory environment. This entry-level position requires attention to detail and the ability to follow specific protocol guidelines for sample handling and processing.

Responsibilities

• Label, receive, and process samples (blood, urine, tissue, stool, etc.) for clinical trials per specific protocol guidelines.
• Log samples into and out of the department accurately.
• Request and receive tissue samples from outside pathology facilities.
• Send tissue blocks to vendors for slide cutting and ship these slides to the study's lab.
• Record all data in specified forms per clinical trial (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.
• Enter data into departmental database.
• Recognize discrepancies in the data on the samples and coordinate with clinical staff to correct them.
• Organize and store all reagents according to safety instructions.
• Maintain equipment and a clean and orderly lab environment.
• Restock lab consumables at the end of the day.
• Manage inventory of clinical trial supplies and kits as well as departmental supplies.
• Perform administrative functions including filing, scanning, copying, and emailing work documents.
• Ship or store samples as per protocol before the end of the shift.
• Prepare all collection tubes and aliquots for the next day's clinic with accuracy and responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the Sciences.
• 1 year of prior lab and sample processing and shipping experience.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel and databases.

Nice-to-haves

• IATA Dangerous Goods handling certification (if not previously certified, training will be provided after hire).

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $16.00 to $22.50 per hour.