Lab Assistant

Overview

Richmond Clinical Trials is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Lab Assistant to join our team in Richmond, BC. The lab assistant is responsible for following all aspects of laboratory procedures, perform initial data entry into sponsor databases and provide administrative and clinical assistance to study coordinators in the conduct of clinical trials. As the primary resource for laboratory procedures, the lab assistant is responsible for collection of blood/urine samples (if qualified), sample processing, storage, packaging, and shipping and will be responsible for maintaining temperature logs, sample logs and shipping logs. In addition, data entry and automatic system-generated query resolution is the responsibility of the lab assistant. The lab assistant also assists with collecting vital sign measurements and performing ECG's.

This is a full-time position that will be based at our site in Richmond, B.C.

Responsibilities

• Possess a sound and in-depth understanding of each protocol's lab requirements.
• Review each laboratory manual for study related procedures.
• Prepare and set up appropriate laboratory kit for each subject.
• Confirm subject identifiers on lab tubes and requisitions are correct.
• Perform blood draws (if qualified), collect urine specimens, process, store, and ship research specimens as mandated by the protocol.
• Complete sample and shipping tracking logs, if required.
• Order dry ice and track invoices.
• Ensure adequate supply of lab kits and shipping supplies for each study is maintained at all times.
• Destroy expired lab kits, dispose of excess shipping supplies.
• Record daily temperatures.
• Perform timely, accurate electronic data entry, using the protocol-specific eCRF completion guidelines.
• Verify entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Respond to automatic system-generated queries.
• Relay all other queries to appropriate study coordinator.

Qualifications

• A relevant Lab Assistant Program Diploma (is preferred).
• Phlebotomy Training.
• 2 or more years experience with working in a certified lab environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Planning/organization skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy required.

Richmond Clinical Trials is a satellite site to Okanagan Clinical Trials located in Kelowna, BC. Under the leadership of Dr. Kim Christie, Okanagan Clinical Trials makes a significant contribution to the medical industry. Our clinic specializes in the execution of research studies that hope to advance treatments for many indications including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, migraine, autism, celiac disease, diabetes, and more.

At Headlands Research, we are building a best in class clinical trial network. We're an exceptional family of next-generation clinical trial sites, integrating cutting edge technology and high-quality support services, and significantly expanding participant engagement Founded in 2018, our company operates 15 clinical trial sites in the US and Canada with rapid plans for expansion.