Clinical Investigation Tech CCI
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 20 - 29
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Laboratory Technician as training support staff of the Center for Clinical Investigation (CCI) protocol studies. The CCI Laboratory Technician will be working independently under the general supervision of the CCI Lab Manager Designee and in accordance with established procedures and policies assists with the handling and processing of all specimens in a BL2 lab. This includes compliance with research protocol instructions while maintaining lab services and procedures within standard guidelines. Assists with the timely flow of specimens through the specimen processing area understanding the importance of the specimens being processed. Performs various duties associated with the maintenance of quality service parameters for the processing area including but not restricted to general record and documentation maintenance. Uses waived instrumentation for simple chemistries. This position requires candidates to be flexible with schedule and work evening night and weekend shifts as needed.Qualifications
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working within a team structure under the direction of the CCI Lab Manager Designee and Supervisor to insure an efficient and high quality specimen-processing environment while providing customer oriented services.
Transfers specimen collected from hospital to collaborator labs using standard and study-specific procedures including processing of blood and other patient specimens in either BL2 or BL2 lab space. Blood processing responsibilities will include various protocols for separating PBMCs plasma DNA and serum.
Collects and/or centrifuges and/or separates and aliquots specimens according to established procedures. Makes sure that specimens are handled in the order of established priority.
Responsible for transcribing all protocols and preparing all required paperwork for both 9A and 9B research units.
Responsible for uploading patients samples information into database systems.
Labels specimen collection and storage containers. Completes all documentation required for individual specimens according to research protocol requirements and within the guidelines and policies of the CCI Laboratories.
Perform routine specimen analysis using waived/non waived sample testing and record sample results.
Maintains same laboratory instrumentation to performance standards. Participates in the investigation of new equipment and instrumentation and makes recommendations based on equipment utility and performance. Collects data/information to discuss any problems and initiate remedial action as necessary or instructed.
Responsible for helping to maintain an adequate inventory of supplies used by the SPL Lab. This includes but is not restricted to ordering supplies as needed; maintaining proper storage of reagents and supplies and maintaining all appropriate records.
Responsible for assisting with the orientation and training of new personnel in the specimen processing laboratory procedures and policies as required for the individuals level of interaction with the SPL.
Participates in internal and external continuing education programs and/or presents projects or data at meetings. Drafts and/or modifies written procedures for study-specific events/data procedures. Acts as a liaison between Investigators to identify areas for quality and workflow improvements.
May also assist investigators research activities including: Performs literature searches reviews literature enters papers into reference database compiles and checks reference lists for manuscripts grants and other written reports. Drafts text for reports manuscripts abstracts grants. Assists in preparation of IRB and other applications. Organizes and processes study data. Creates and maintains databases/files containing study data using standard practices; compiles data for data analysis; reviews study records to determine whether specific tests samples or other data were not collected according to protocol enters such information into tables edits such information from dataset copies using standard practices; performs statistical and graphical analysis.
Maintains established department policies procedures objectives quality assurance safety environmental and infection controls.
Follows Infection Control Electrical Safety Radiation Safety and other guidelines as mandated by BWH OSHA or other regulatory agencies; follows HIPPA and Human Research guidelines as mandated by DHHS. Follows all standard operating procedures for the Chronobiology Core of the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders the Center for Clinical Investigation and BWH; follows study-specific procedures.
Performs all other duties/responsibilities as directed.
Education
Bachelors Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Basic computer experience required and Previous Research related lab experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Must be extremely organized and capable of working under pressure.
- Ability to identify potential or on-going problems and help develop solutions to such problems.
- Must have the ability to work independently under general supervision.
- Must possess good interpersonal skills to interact courteously and effectively with co-workers research investigators other hospital personnel and external contacts.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$20.16 - $29.01/HourlyGrade
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