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Clinical Research Lab Technician - Internal Medicine Research101 Truman Medical Center
University Health 4 (UH4)Kansas City, Missouri
Research Grants UHTMC
Full time
7:00AM - 3:30PM
40
Are you passionate about science, discovery, and improving patient care? Join our research team and play a vital role in advancing groundbreaking clinical studies. As a Research Laboratory Specialist, you'll work behind the scenes and directly with research participants to ensure the highest standards of specimen processing, data collection, regulatory compliance, and study coordination.
In this dynamic role, you'll partner with investigators, research coordinators, laboratory staff, and healthcare professionals to support innovative research that helps shape the future of medicine.
Laboratory and Specimen Management
Process human specimens according to study-specific guidelines within the Biospecimen Repository Core Facility laboratory.
Perform specialized laboratory procedures including:
Blood component separation
Lymphocyte cryopreservation
DNA isolation from blood, buccal cells, and tissue samples
Assist with specimen selection, retrieval, verification, and data linkage for research studies.
Manage specimen storage, inventory, shipping, and tracking activities.
Develop and maintain laboratory guidelines for specific studies as directed.
Assist in developing new protocols and troubleshooting existing laboratory assays.
Identify and resolve technical issues while maintaining accurate documentation.
Follow established quality assurance and quality control procedures.
Research Study Support
Coordinate and support research activities in accordance with study protocols, federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and institutional policies.
Collect, organize, and maintain study data and research documentation.
Interpret patient clinical information for research data entry and reporting.
Maintain accurate and complete study records.
Assist with study-specific testing and procedures.
Educate research participants about study requirements and provide ongoing support throughout participation.
Assist investigators and clinical research coordinators with test article accountability and study supply management.
Support regulatory submissions and study documentation.
Collaboration and Communication
Serve as a liaison between investigators, research staff, the Institutional Review Board (IRB), and Privacy Board.
Collaborate closely with departments including Anesthesiology, Pathology, and Surgery.
Present information about biobanking initiatives and foster strong partnerships with clinical and research teams.
Interact with sponsor representatives during monitoring visits.
Maintain a professional, courteous, and service-oriented approach with patients, visitors, staff, and external partners.
Operations and Compliance
Prepare routine biobank status reports and maintain research databases and tracking spreadsheets.
Order laboratory supplies and assist with vendor pricing negotiations.
Protect participant confidentiality and comply with all applicable privacy regulations.
Maintain current knowledge of research regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
Support quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, and an inclusive workplace culture.
Complete all required compliance and regulatory training.
What We're Looking For (Minimum Requirements)
Must qualify as a General Medical Laboratory Scientist under CLIA-88 through one of the following: Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory, or medical technology science field; or actively enrolled in an accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program, OR Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory scientist program, OR Previously qualified or eligible to qualify as a generalist prior to February 29, 1992 under 42 CFR 493.1427 (3/14/90)
One year of job-related or academic experience performing laboratory techniques including centrifuging and pipetting liquids.
Strong ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with clinical and research staff.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to simultaneously coordinate several tasks and projects while adhering to strict protocols and regulations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Intermediate personal computer proficiency.
This position offers the opportunity to combine hands-on laboratory science, clinical research, patient interaction, and cross-functional collaboration in one rewarding role. Every specimen processed, every data point collected, and every study supported contributes to discoveries that can improve lives and advance healthcare for future generations.
University Health (UH) has all the things you expect from a great health system. With two acute care academic hospital locations, the largest, most comprehensive behavioral health program in the area, a long-term care facility and multiple primary care practices, UH provides the highest quality care – from routine screenings to the most complicated cases. We are the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, so our doctors are academic specialists who teach tomorrow’s doctors the very latest updates.
University Health Truman Medical Center, our downtown campus, is one of the busiest Level One Trauma Center in the city. Providers offer the full range of services with specialties in chronic disease management, high risk pregnancy and sleep disorders along with the state-of-the art Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Center.
University Health 1, located at 2101 Charlotte Street is an outpatient care and day-surgery center, with sixteen clinics including Sabates Eye Center, Plastic Surgery, Hernia repair and Medical Imaging with Siemens 3D Mammography.
At University Health 2, 2211 Charlotte St, providers offer Primary and Women's Care.
In eastern Jackson County, University Health Lakewood Medical Center sits on 300 acres of beautiful wooded grounds. We are a community hospital providing the continuum of care— from emergency medicine to a nationally-certified orthopaedic joint replacement program — as well as The Family Birthplace, We have several family medical care centers and a radiology center, Medical Imaging Eastland, that provides the latest in technology and specialized breast cancer care.
Mission
University Health is an academic health center providing accessible, state-of-the-art quality healthcare to our community regardless of the ability to pay.
