Pharmacokinetic Sampling Department Technician-Senior (Mays Cancer Center)

Job description

Under limited supervision, responsible for preparation and processing of human specimens for clinical trials. Develops rapport with Clinical Investigations, Pharmacy, and Clinical Laboratory staff and serves as a point of contact for questions and troubleshooting issues. Leads or mentors lower level team members. Prepares and processes human specimens as specified by protocol for clinical trials and sponsor stipulations. Ensures consistent integrity and accuracy in specimen handling and processing. Processes and ships central laboratory specimens and maintains documentation. Records specimen information and data in requisition and tracking system. Prepares, receives, labels, documents, and stores all laboratory supplies received for clinical trials. Reconciles flow sheets with incoming specimens verifying accuracy of information. Flies copies of requisition and special study sheets. Prepares, receives, labels, documents, and ships specimens for transport to appropriate laboratories in a timely basis. Processes and ships fresh and archival biopsy samples as directed by the protocol or lab manual. Delivers archival blocks and slides for preparation as necessary. Responds to pharmacok...