Laboratory Technician

About Us:

Flourish Research is where clinical trials thrive. Flourish Research is one of the industry’s most progressive and diversified clinical trial organizations, with strong capabilities across cardiology, metabolic disorders, renal, oncology, CNS, pulmonology, and vaccine research. At Flourish Research, we strive toward excellence. In clinical trials and healthcare, excellence means everyone deserves the best care, regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We embrace employees, customers, and patients from these underrepresented groups to help make this vision a reality. Flourish is committed to a safe work environment where all employees, customers, and patients are included, and treated with dignity and respect. The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives, and ideas we share, and the better prepared we are to serve our communities. WE SEE YOU. WE ARE YOU. WE EMBRACE YOU. WE CELEBRATE YOU!

Flourish Research is looking for motivated, talented, creative individuals who want to learn and grow in their careers while contributing to research that changes lives! We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities.

About the Job:

We are actively hiring a Laboratory Technician to support our Miami, Florida site.

Shift: Monday-Friday day shift (40 hours per week)

Location: Onsite, Miami, FL

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

PURPOSE: To provide support to clinical research coordinators by obtaining, processing, and shipping lab samples daily, as defined by sponsors’ protocols, as well as Flourish Research’s policies and procedures and OSHA requirements. To provide administrative support to the regulatory department, to CRCs and to management as needed to facilitate the smooth operation of business at a Flourish Research site.

Reports to: Site Director

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Read, understand, and follow instruction manuals and sponsor protocols regarding laboratory specimens to be obtained following appropriate timelines per protocol.
• Obtain, process and ship laboratory specimens using good laboratory techniques and following OSHA and IATA regulations.
• Obtain and maintain IATA certification within the laboratory and clinic.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and protocol issues as appropriate and as bound by Confidentiality Agreements with Flourish Research, between Flourish Research and sponsors, and between Flourish Research and other entities in compliance with all HIPAA regulations.
• Promptly report any adverse events or laboratory incidents to management that occur with patients when obtaining or processing lab specimens.
• Ensure availability of appropriate amounts of laboratory supplies.
• Use professionalism in all communications with patients, sponsors, physicians, clinic staff, Flourish Research employees, etc. whether communications occur in person, via telephone, or via electronic modes.
• Attend required training courses/conferences to stay abreast of current and changing federal regulations and Flourish Research policies.
• Pursue educational opportunities to increase knowledge of the research process, good laboratory practices, OSHA, and IATA regulations.
• Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Represent Flourish Research in a professional and courteous manner (verbal, written and in appearance) when interacting with all staff, clients, and vendors.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior clinical/office work environment.
• Travel required.
• Exposure to human bodily fluids.
• Laboratory processing procedures.
• Subject/Patient care.
• Daily computer use.
• Occasional night and weekend work schedules.
• Ability to properly lift thirty-five pounds and occasionally more than thirty-five pounds.
• Ability to drive, and daily availability of an automobile. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience as a research laboratory technician.

Experience: Minimum of 1-3+ years’ experience within the field of clinical or biological research.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrates core values & all skills set required.
• Able to obtain blood specimens via venipuncture using sterile technique.
• Able to effectively instruct patients regarding proper techniques for obtaining urine and other biological specimens.
• Able to read, understand and assimilate required protocol specific laboratory procedures to be performed to include correct schedule of laboratory samples to be obtained, methods of obtaining specimens, methods of processing specimens and methods of shipping specimens using IATA and OSHA defined processes.
• Administrative organizational skills to ensure proper routing of laboratory test results, phone calls, maintenance of all laboratory manuals, equipment, and supplies. \
• Assists with key initiatives/process improvements in the department.
• Assists with training company new hires.
• Completes at least 80% of goals annually.

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401(k) with a 100% employer match on the first 4% of employee contributions, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, employee referral program, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, and a generous PTO plan covering vacation, sick, personal days and 8 paid holidays.

EEO STATEMENT FOR ALL POSTINGS (Place under Benefits Summary, above)

Flourish Research is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Flourish Research complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees.