Description
We are seeking a Lab Technician to work in our Early Phase Clinical Research Unit in Madison, WI. As a Lab Technician, you will interact directly with healthy volunteer participants, learn to read clinical research protocols, and work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine laboratory sample processing for phase I unit
- Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing
- Operate laboratory equipment
- Recognize deviations from expected results and follow up appropriately
- Participate in the collection of biological specimens
- Evaluate and solve problems related to the collection and processing of specimens
- Facilitate the workflow through the laboratory to ensure completion of processing in a timely manner
- Operate and utilize all communications systems available in the laboratory
- Maintain and clean laboratory equipment
- Inventory reagents and supplies to ensure uninterrupted operations
- Undertake any other duties as required
Requirements:
- Associate degree preferred, but will consider relevant lab experience
- 1 year of laboratory experience
- Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD insurance
- 401(K)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employee recognition awards
- Multiple ERG's (employee resource groups)
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