Lab Technician I

Job Description

 Performs clinical laboratory testing on samples according to established laboratory procedures and verifies/reports test results as requested by study protocol.• Performs a wide variety of testing, including but not limited to serology-based testing, pregnancy testing, urinalysis, KOH prep and TV rapid testing.• Utilizes department protocols to undertake procedures to a consistently high standard.• Accurately performs quality control/assurance and proficiency testing as needed. • Uses the equipment as per the operating procedures monitoring and reporting faults to the relevant personnel. • Ensures control of the laboratory environment, safety specifications and the maintenance and calibration of laboratory material required to conduct clinical trials. • Maintains accurate freezer logs, temperature monitoring logs, specimen labelling and documentation.• Assists with sample shipment (packing, documentation, organization with courier) and ensures the good quality of the shipment.• Maintains confidentiality in relation to all information regarding patients. • Provides support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs.• Ensures quality at the site, adherence to ICH/GCP, SA GCP guidelines, GCLP guidelines and LQMP and adherence to COP’s, SOP’s.• Note: Some tasks listed above only to be conducted as per country regulations and with relevant valid qualifications/ certification or supervision.