Position Summary:

• Transports and processes clinical trial biological specimens using established laboratory techniques including, but not limited to, sterile technique, PBMC, and RNA/DNA extraction/isolation.
• Stores and ships biological specimens according to standard laboratory operating procedures and/or protocol specific guidelines.
• Documents biological specimen collection and processing information onto specimen collection forms and/or Online Collaborative Research Environment (OnCore) to ensure thorough and accurate reimbursement for Clinical Trial Laboratory Activities.
• Reviews laboratory documentation for completeness, accuracy and consistency. Documents discrepancies and re/trains junior technicians in standard operating policies and procedures.
• Trains incoming technicians in research procedures, laboratory safety, and the use of equipment or instrumentation.
• Maintains current knowledge of all relevant Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and National Institutes of Health (NIH), International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements and guidelines for bio-specimen handling and storage.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree in a relevant science plus two (2) year of experience in a laboratory environment.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Lab environment with moderate noise.
• Exposure to blood, excrement, antineoplastic drugs and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases. Universal precautions are mandatory.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Special Conditions:

• Must be able to perform occasional overtime as needed.

Posting Number: 26ST0204

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