Laboratory Technician (intermittent)

Jump start your clinical research career today and apply to join Parexel as a Laboratory Technician at our Baltimore, MD Early Phase Clinical Unit! 

Key Accountabilities:

• Collect (as appropriate), process and store human biological specimens according to protocol.
• Perform standard diagnostic laboratory tests (for example pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and drugs of abuse tests).
• Have a thorough understanding of study protocols and lab manuals
• Utilize various processing laboratory equipment
• Prepare and organize laboratory equipment and facilities, documentation, and schedules for studies.
• Identify and problem solve study-related issues as they arise, bringing it to the attention of the correct supervisor.
• Ensure sample processing is completed correctly
• Monitor the laboratory and supplies needs
• Maintain a positive, results orientated work environment, building relationships with management, colleagues, and other departments, communicating in an open, balanced, and objective manner.

Your Skills:

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Leadership ability and critical thinking
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail

Your Profile:

• B.S. in related life science field Experience OR Associates degree with brief lab experience
• Prior experience working in a research laboratory as an undergraduate student or technician
• Local to the Baltimore, MD area with reliable transportation to the MedStar Harbor Hospital (unit is located here)
• Punctuality and reliability are critical.
• Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment 

Shift Schedule:

• We are looking for candidates that can work flexible hours (shifts in the am and/or pm)
• Training schedule: first 4-6 weeks is training, and you will work 30-40 hours per week during that time.
• After training is completed, the minimum hours required is 30 hours per month and two weekend shifts per month.

Please note this is not a full-time role so this position is not eligible for full time benefits.

This role may be subject to government and/or customer requirements regarding vaccination against COVID-19 that are more stringent than Parexel policy. Accordingly, successful applicants may need to be either vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved religious or medical exemption. Employment is contingent on disclosure of your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if relevant, proof of vaccination.