Position Overview
The Laboratory Technician at the National Institute of Clinical Research (NICR) Pomona clinical site is responsible for the collection, handling, processing, tracking, storage, and shipment of biological specimens obtained during Phase I–IV clinical trials. Operating in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), HIPAA, OSHA, and study-specific laboratory manuals, the Lab Tech ensures specimen integrity and accurate
Key Responsibilities
Specimen Processing & Laboratory Procedures
- Receive, verify, and process human biological specimens (including but not limited to whole blood, serum, plasma, urine, stool, tissue) adhering strictly to sponsor-specific laboratory manuals and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Perform centrifugation (ambient and refrigerated), serum/plasma separation, aliquotting, and precise pipetting with meticulous attention to detail.
- Execute time-sensitive protocol/laboratory manual compliant procedures, including strict timed PK/PD draws and flash-freezing protocols.
- Prepare and maintain specimen storage in monitored -20°C freezers, -80°C ultra-low freezers, liquid nitrogen dewars, and ambient containment units.
Packaging, Logistics & Shipping
- Package hazardous and non-hazardous biological materials (including Category A and Category B infectious substances) in accordance with IATA and DOT regulations.
- Coordinate ambient, refrigerated, and dry-ice shipments to designated local, central and specialty sponsor laboratories.
- Complete laboratory requisitions, tracking logs, manifests, and air waybills accurately to ensure complete chain of custody, including hand-off to couriers whenever necessary.
Quality Control, Maintenance & Phlebotomy Support
- Conduct daily temperature monitoring, recording, and reporting for all lab storage units, centrifuges, and all laboratory equipment.
- Perform routine calibration, maintenance, cleaning, and decontamination of laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection when credentialed and protocol-required.
- Maintain inventory levels of laboratory supplies, study kits, reagents, dry ice, and personal protective equipment.
- Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized laboratory work environments in strict accordance with standard operating procedures and safety regulations.
- Provide support and/or completion of other site tasks as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, or related field preferred. High school diploma/GED with equivalent clinical lab experience considered.
- Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of hands-on laboratory experience, preferably in a clinical research, reference lab, or clinical trial site environment. Experience with Phase I PK/PD processing strongly preferred.
- Certifications: California Phlebotomy Certification (CPT-1 or CPT-2) strongly preferred.
- IATA/DOT Certification for biological specimen shipping (or obtainable upon hire).
- Current BLS/CPR certification (preferred)
- CITI GCP certification (or completed within 30 days of hire).
Working Location: Pomona
Fulltime (On-site) non-hybrid postion