Description
Join one of the world's largest Clinical Research Organizations and play a key role in advancing new medical treatments. Our Early Phase Unit is seeking a Lab Technician to support healthy volunteer clinical trials and help generate high-quality data that shapes the future of medicine.
This is a PRN, office-based position in Dallas, TX.
Responsibilities In this hands-on role, you'll work directly with study samples and support a wide variety of early-phase clinical trials. No two days are the same. Key responsibilities include:
- Collecting, handling, processing, and shipping high volumes of specimens, including PK samples.
- Operating and maintaining lab equipment and ensuring a clean, safe work environment.
- Troubleshooting sample or equipment issues.
- Managing reagent and supply inventories.
- Safely handling hazardous materials.
- Supporting daily lab workflows and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
You'll collaborate with a skilled clinical team and gain exposure to cutting-edge therapies, first-in-human studies, and innovative medical technologies.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of laboratory experience.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
- Strong teamwork, adaptability, and attention to detail.
- Comfort working with biological specimens and using PPE as required.
Work Environment
- Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
- Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
- Exposure to biological fluids.
- Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
- Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Varied hours may be required.
What do you get?
- Regular, full-time, or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)
- 401(K)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employee recognition awards
- Multiple ERG's (employee resource groups)