Phlebotomist

Position: Phlebotomist

Location: Franklin Lakes NJ 07417

Duration: 12 Months contract with possible extension

Pay Rate: $30/hr - $36/hr (depending on experience)

Job Description:

• On site on Franklin Lakes 5 days
• This is a laboratory-based position for Integrated Diagnostic Solutions (IDS), Specimen Management Clinical Lab business unit.
• This position has specific assignments to evaluate, execute and report on the safety and efficacy of new or modified in-vitro diagnostic devices.
• They will possess technical competence in phlebotomy and sample processing for the clinical laboratory.
• The phlebotomist will recruit subjects for clinical studies and perform blood collections, prepare specimens for laboratory testing as well as perform screening procedures according to specific protocol procedure requirements.
• They will possess technical competence in performing laboratory pre- and post-analytic phases of sample processing (preparing samples/ specimens).
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of all laboratory spaces according to laboratory safety protocols and procedures.
• Responsible for understanding product design and function and applying quality and regulatory standards. Utilize technical/scientific judgement to resolve technical issues. Works with many different disciplines (manufacturing, marketing, quality, regulatory, etc.), materials, products, and processes in the development and monitoring of acquisition and containment products.
• Possesses a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Formulates and conducts scientific investigations in areas of considerable scope and complexity. Explores, identifies, and recommends solutions, concepts and principles.
• Collects blood from volunteers for utilization in laboratory testing and in a manner, which ensures safety by following OSHA regulation, and preserves the confidentiality of the participants.
• Verifies subject availability and suitability for clinical studies according to the Associate Sample Collection Program (ASCP) and study protocol requirements.
• Verifies subject identification.
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingerstick collections.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily metrics of lab activities performed
• Maintains quality results by following study protocol procedures and testing schedule; recording all pertinent information required during processing procedures. Follow methodologies in carrying routine tasks.
• Perform laboratory processing including pre- and post-analytic phases of samples/specimens
• Produce accurate and reliable data
• Research relevant topics and gather information/data
• Adhere to correct procedures, policies and health/safety guideline
• Keep abreast of all industry developments and best practices
• Document all activities, record results and insert/retrieve data
• Maintain work area and equipment with upkeep of all lab spaces, removal of biohazard waste, cleaning all lab surfaces, and maintaining organization.
• Receive, unpack and correctly store all lab deliveries
• Maintain records for refrigerator/freezer temperatures
• Provide administrative assistance
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with IRB and other regulatory procedures.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances the clinical lab processing areas by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Interfaces with R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, Corporate Statistics, QA and Regulatory to insure the successful and timely completion of projects.
• Provides technical support to worldwide functions, Manufacturing, Marketing and other divisions as needed in the areas of training and product evaluation
• Actively supports departmental, divisional and company policies and procedures. Maintains the proprietary and confidentiality interests of the company.

Job Requirement:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Accredited Phlebotomy Program
• 5-10 years minimum phlebotomy experience in hospital or regulated clinical setting
• Good reading, writing, and communication skills
• Proficient in use of Outlook and Microsoft Teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Licenses Or Certifications:

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
• National Health-career Association (NHA) or the National Phlebotomy Technician Certification Exam from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).