Clinical Investigation Tech CCI

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working within a team structure under the direction of the CCI Lab Manager Designee and Supervisor to insure an efficient and high quality specimen-processing environment while providing customer oriented services.

Transfers specimen collected from hospital to collaborator labs using standard and study-specific procedures including processing of blood and other patient specimens in either BL2 or BL2+ lab space. Blood processing responsibilities will include various protocols for separating PBMCs, plasma, DNA and serum.

Collects and/or centrifuges and/or separates and aliquots specimens according to established procedures. Makes sure that specimens are handled in the order of established priority.

Responsible for transcribing all protocols and preparing all required paperwork for both 9A and 9B research units.

Responsible for uploading patient's samples information into database systems.

Labels specimen collection and storage containers. Completes all documentation required for individual specimens according to research protocol requirements and within the guidelines and policies of the CCI Laboratories.

Perform routine specimen analysis using waived/non waived sample testing and record sample results.

Maintains same laboratory instrumentation to performance standards. Participates in the investigation of new equipment and instrumentation and makes recommendations based on equipment utility and performance. Collects data/information to discuss any problems and initiate remedial action as necessary or instructed.

Responsible for helping to maintain an adequate inventory of supplies used by the SPL Lab. This includes but is not restricted to ordering supplies as needed; maintaining proper storage of reagents and supplies, and maintaining all appropriate records.

Responsible for assisting with the orientation and training of new personnel in the specimen processing laboratory procedures and policies as required for the individual's level of interaction with the SPL.

Participates in internal and external continuing education programs and/or presents projects or data at meetings. Drafts and/or modifies written procedures for study-specific events/data procedures. Acts as a liaison between Investigators to identify areas for quality and workflow improvements.

May also assist investigators research activities including: Performs literature searches, reviews literature, enters papers into reference database, compiles and checks reference lists for manuscripts, grants, and other written reports. Drafts text for reports, manuscripts, abstracts, grants. Assists in preparation of IRB and other applications. Organizes and processes study data. Creates and maintains databases/files containing study data using standard practices; compiles data for data analysis; reviews study records to determine whether specific tests, samples, or other data were not collected according to protocol, enters such information into tables, edits such information from dataset copies using standard practices; performs statistical and graphical analysis.

Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection controls.

Follows Infection Control, Electrical Safety, Radiation Safety and other guidelines as mandated by BWH, OSHA, or other regulatory agencies; follows HIPPA and Human Research guidelines as mandated by DHHS. Follows all standard operating procedures for the Chronobiology Core of the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, the Center for Clinical Investigation, and BWH; follows study-specific procedures.

Performs all other duties/responsibilities as directed.

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Basic computer experience required and Previous Research related lab experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be extremely organized and capable of working under pressure.
- Ability to identify potential or on-going problems and help develop solutions to such problems.
- Must have the ability to work independently under general supervision.
- Must possess good interpersonal skills to interact courteously and effectively with co-workers, research investigators, other hospital personnel, and external contacts.