• Clinical Trial Laboratory Assistant

    Rochester Regional Health (Rochester, NY)


    Job Title: Laboratory Assistant Department: Clinical Trials Laboratory Location: 160 Elmgrove Park, Rochester NY Hours Per Week: 40 hoursSchedule: Days, Monday – Friday

     

    SUMMARY The Clinical Trials Laboratory Assistant is responsible for processing, analyzing and storing samples received for Clinical Trials testing. The Clinical Trials Laboratory Assistant will have diverse responsibilities in several areas of the laboratory including ensuring the accuracy of analyses, information management, quality assurance and performance improvement.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Perform isolation and cryopreservation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMC).

    + Perform flow cytometry analysis for PBMCs and BMMCs, as required.

    + Monitor reagent and supply inventory for processes related to the essential functions.

    + Record all results, lot numbers and associated calculations for all processes related to the essential functions.

    + Perform laboratory processing for other sample types for clinical trials samples, as required.

    + Perform technical analyses for clinical trials samples, as required.

    + Performs other tasks commensurate with the employee’s abilities as assigned by Department Manager.

    + Obtains a minimum of twelve hours of continuing education hours annually.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + AAS in Biology/Chemistry or Equivalent science degree, or matriculated in a Laboratory Science Bachelor program.

    PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory preferred.

    EDUCATION:

    LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

     

    For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

     

    Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

    PAY RANGE:

    $19.00 - $22.00

    CITY:

    Rochester

    POSTAL CODE:

    14624

     

    The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

     

    Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.