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The Research Technologist will be responsible for assisting the Principal Investigator in operationalizing clinical protocols relevant to Bio-specimen procurement initiatives.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Days: Monday - Friday

Fulltime/Benefit Eligible

Essential Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for, recruiting, consenting, detailing and tracking eligible study subjects for clinical trials

• Introduces the details, and parameters of the study to study candidates and appropriate medical staff

• Field candidates' questions and concerns about the study

• Obtains signed informed consent from all study participants

• Preparation of slides for staining, including cutting paraffin sections (with particular attention to preservation of tissue); sections using patient and control material.

• Functions as the liaison between study candidates and the principal investigator

• Tracks the number of study candidates that were recruited vs. the number of successful specimen collections

• Coordinates pre-operative blood collection handling and storage when required

• Collects data, completes Case Report Forms and any required Follow-up Forms

• Organizes the maintenance and retention of all study records

• Transfers study data confidentially from the study site to Aurora and its clients

• Manages inventory for all study supplies

• Participates in the collection process and transport preparation of Biospecimens from the Study site to the final destination

Education:

• Pathology Assistant or advanced Med-tech degree and certification preferred. BA/BS/MA/MS science related degree preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2-5 years' experience as an Instrument Operator, Laboratory Manager or equivalent in a licensed and certified laboratory setting

• Selected individual must possess in depth understanding of Clinical Laboratory Medicine.

• Applicant must possess experience working with highly detailed clinical research protocols and be able to understand and put into practice technical procedures necessary to complete research objectives.

• Experience or knowledge of cytology, molecular biology and pathology strongly desired.

• Prior supervisory or management experience not required but strongly desired.

Requirements:

• Applicant must possess experience in histology

• A valid state driver's license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

• Must have personal and reliable transportation

• Proof of current vehicle registration and personal automobile insurance

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Experience with patient interaction

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology

• Ability to understand and abide by Food & Drug Administration: Good Clinical Practice Guidelines

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Skilled in interacting effectively with hospital staff, patients and other personnel

• Comfortable in a pathology environment

Company: Sonic Anatomic Pathology

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