QPS of Springfield, MO is looking to hire a full-time Safety Laboratory Specimen Receiver. This position earns a competitive salary depending on experience. We also offer generous benefits, including 100% company-paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability. If this sounds like the right opportunity in pharmaceutical clinical trials for you, consider applying today!

Summary 

The Specimen Receiver will perform various office and clinical duties to ensure the proper handling of all laboratory specimens that are received at the QPS Safety Laboratory. This position will be responsible for the ordering, processing and shipment of these specimens. This position will work directly with laboratory staff, external laboratories, collection sites, and other QPS staff members. This position will also transport lab specimens from various local locations to the QPS Safety Laboratory.

 

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SAFETY LABORATORY SPECIMEN RECEIVER

Read and understand the laboratory guidelines of the study protocols.Maintain ability to work effectively with other people.Transportation of specimens from various local QPS locations to the QPS Safety Laboratory.Receiving specimens into the QPS Safety Laboratory for analysis by the safety laboratory teamLabel and QC specimen containers according to QPS and external laboratory SOPs and instructions.Process specimens according to laboratory specifications and SOP’sOrder specimens in multiple laboratory portals such as LabDaq, MAWD website or any external laboratory portals.Shipment of samples to external laboratories for additional testingCoordinate with outside clinics and the QPS Sample Shipment Department for external lab specimen receipt.Primary contact between QPS and external safety laboratories. Initiates study start up information, such as reflex testing requirements, additional study specific test codes and remains the primary contact for external laboratories throughout the study.Primary contact for internal and external communication of data clarification forms.Ensure the specimen collection site has the correct specimen collection container information provided to them.Lab Panel creation and QC within the Laboratories current site portal software, external laboratory portals, or any other study specific lab portals or equivalent.Prepare biohazard material for disposal.Ensure all procedures and techniques used follow internal standard operating procedures, clinical operations procedures and study protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SAFETY LABORATORY SPECIMEN RECEIVER

High school diploma or equivalent, with some experience in an environment requiring confidentiality, discretion, and attention to detailMinimum of 1 year experience in a health care setting preferredMinimum of 1 year experience working in a fast paced, detail-oriented environment preferred

PHARMACEUTICAL CLINICAL TRIAL WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time position coordinating pharmaceutical clinical trials primarily works Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, but exact hours are dictated by study activity and could include a few hours on weekends.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job coordinating clinical trials, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

QPS Bio-Kinetic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.