Laboratory Specialist I

At K2 Medical Research we are transforming healthcare by delivering tomorrows treatments today. As a rapidly growing clinical research organization across Florida Tennessee and Rhode Island we lead multiphasic trials in therapeutic areas ranging from neurodegenerative to cardiometabolic medicine. Our culture is grounded in clinical excellence and a patient-first mission. We are seeking mission-driven individuals ready to play a meaningful role in bringing life-changing treatments to the patients who need them most.

K2 is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to support our clinic out ofTampa FL.

The Lab Specialist promotes Good Clinical Practice in the conduct of laboratory responsibilities. To accomplish this job successfully an individual must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:

• Perform technical laboratory functions including chemistry hematology urinalysis and immunology.
• Report test results following clinic protocols alerting providers and/or nurses about abnormal results.
• Ensure quality control in collecting specimens ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. Set up maintain calibrate clean and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
• Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA regulations related to safety cleanliness and infection control.
• Serve as a back-up to the Lab Manager as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical laboratory principles standards applications and tests.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory safety cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory equipment uses and maintenance.
• Accuracy Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Computer Skills Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
• Confidentiality Maintain patient team member and employer confidentiality.
• Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
• Customer Service Oriented Friendly cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.
• Detail Oriented Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Flexibility Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates Degree or higher preferred
• Medical laboratory experience preferred Certification and Licensure: MLT ASCP CPT or AMT certification preferred.

Your growth and well-being are our priority. Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical dental and vision options supplemental insurance plans 401(k) with immediate employer match generous paid time off and paid holidays. Most notably we support a healthy work-life balance through a four-day work week consisting of 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday. Fridays are reserved only for critical business needs or administrative tasks; otherwise they are your chance to kick-start your weekend.

Join the K2 Family: Where Compassion and Connection Lead the Way! At K2 Medical Research people come first and were seeking warm wonderful humans who effortlessly click with everyone from our incredible patients to brilliant physicians and dedicated research staff.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate what makes you uniquely you and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information marital or veteran statuses.

We value the differences among our team members and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process please contact We are here to ensure you have the support and tools you need to shine.