Lead Laboratory Technician

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Charter Research is a highly experienced and quickly growing clinical research company, based in The Villages and Orlando, FL that is looking to add to our team to help us fulfill our mission of discovering future medicines. Our company is privately owned and prides itself on providing exceptional patient experience to our participants, as well as offering agile recruitment strategies to our sponsors. Above all, we are a team, and we are seeking the right team member to add to our foundation in Orlando.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Lead Laboratory Technician is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the clinical laboratory and providing leadership and support to Laboratory team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain the clinical laboratory in a manner that is safe and compliant with OSHA standards and applicable local regulations.
2. Ensure that the environmental conditions of the laboratory are appropriate for the testing performed and provide a safe environment in which employees and patients are protected from physical, chemical, and biological hazards.
3. Assist Principal Investigators, Site Director, and Clinical Research Coordinators with logistics and planning of all study procedures.
4. Initiate quality control measures and monitor work quality for compliance with laboratory standards.
5. Appropriately identify and prioritize service/quality issues or problems that need to be addressed by management, acting as needed.
6. Maintain inventory and purchase supplies for the laboratory. Recommend the procurement of new laboratory equipment and monitors maintenance/repair needs of existing equipment.
7. Monitor specimen storage to ensure sample integrity.
8. Record and report test results promptly, accurately, and proficiently.
9. Ensure that an approved procedure manual is available to all personnel responsible for any aspect of the laboratory process.
10. Perform clinical tasks including, but not limited to, vital signs, height and weight, ECG, phlebotomy, specimen packing and shipping.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; coaching and mentoring employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Strong attention to detail.
2. Highly organized.
3. Excellent critical thinking skills.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
5. Ability to multi-task.
6. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal).
7. Disciplined in following safety and scientific techniques.
8. Ability to use lab equipment with accuracy, precision, and efficiency.
9. Proficiency with a mechanical pipettor.
10. Familiarity with how to safely transport hazardous materials in accordance with IATA training and Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

1. Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or related field .
2. Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certificate .
3. International Air Transport Association (IATA) certificate .
4. OSHA training certificate .

Experience

1. Two to four years of experience in a laboratory environment with similar functions.
2. Phlebotomy experience a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
2. Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching.
3. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times, may require stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Charter Research provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to , , , , , identity, , , status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.