Medical Laboratory Assistant - Phlebotomy Trained (Part-time)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Black Tusk Research Group is a Site Management Organization (SMO) located in downtown Vancouver that specializes in operating clinical research for hospital-based investigators. This ranges from carrying out specific duties of the project including design, start-up, budgeting, financial reporting, recruitment, data collection, and study close out, to project managing from start to finish. Professional integrity and patient centered care are among our core values. We provide efficient and optimal regulatory, administrative, and project management support for clinical investigators within the Respiratory Division, Healthy Heart Clinic, Critical Care (Intensive Care unit), Pathology and the UBC Centre for Heart Lung Innovation at St. Paul's Hospital. Our group manages both academic grant funded and pharmaceutical/biotech funded studies, involving drugs and devices ranging across many disciplines: respiratory diseases including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (bronchitis and emphysema), asthma, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), cystic fibrosis (CF), as well as cardiovascular disease research, acute illnesses such as sepsis and pneumonia, and many others. This support runs the full gamut from trial initiation through study close-out.

Find out more at:

https://www.black-tusk.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/black-tusk/

At Black Tusk Research Group, we pride ourselves in career mobility, growth and development. We focus on culture, collaboration and innovation believing that with trust, mentorship and advocacy from leadership, every employee has the ability to quickly develop new skills and excel in their career. Regardless of your position at BTRG, you’re encouraged to think big, voice your opinions, push your colleagues to excel and share your ideas with the team – meaning you have the opportunity to grow both yourself and the company. Our leaders teach best practices with early on-site training, open communication styles, regular feedback, and motivate employees to continuously learn and pursue goals.

We are looking for passionate individuals who are dedicated to advancing healthcare, and who want to be part of a dynamic industry. BTRG is searching for employees who are eager to develop with us over the next few years; the growth mindset focuses on internal career mobility, and we offer all employees equal opportunities to advance in the company.

JOB SUMMARY

Works collaboratively with all research team members toward the best outcomes for the participant and the organization. Performs phlebotomy services, specimen collection/handling/shipping, utilize knowledge of department procedures and databases, and support patients with information and direction utilizing laboratory services. Assists research coordinators with developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintain a clean and safe laboratory workspace, routine lab maintenance and preparing samples for transportation and testing. The Lab Tech will also be assisting with data entry and coordination support as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Perform venipuncture on patients of all ages, both inpatient and outpatient.
• Performs patient identification, collects and labels specimens for requested testing, processes specimen according to established guidelines and completes documentation for the specimen. Follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis.
• Prepares pre-assembled generic specimen collection kits based on study protocols.
• Prepares participant-specific sample collections, includes labeling with required identifiers, generation of required lab requisitions, and timely delivery of kits
• Prepares specimens (i.e, centrifuging, aliquoting, and storage), cleanup, and delivery of prepared research samples to designated research laboratories for analysis. Ensures correct blood specimen labeling, pickup and delivery of research lab specimens from BTRG office to the designated research laboratory.
• Prepares all sample transfer/receipt/dispense with research team. Performs samples verification prior to shipment.
• Works closely with research staff to maintain an efficient and well-organized laboratory. Ensures work areas are well-maintained, clean and tidy. Fosters effective and collaborative working relationships with fellow employees and management.
• Assists with day-to-day lab operational tasks such as running the centrifuge and performing general lab duties as needed.
• Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting for basic lab equipment.
• Maintains equipment inventory including all records that reflect calibration and maintenance history.
• Conducts all activities in accordance with lab standards, Occupational Health & Safety regulations and established policies and practices.
• Organize and clean freezer and fridge storage locations for sample.
• Complete data entry of required patient demographics, requisition information, and other information related to processing test results.
• Support research coordinators in management of study binders, meetings and data entry.
• Biobank Sample Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of secondary education
• Certification or training in Phlebotomy (BCIT or Medical Laboratory Assistant Preferred, 1 year of phlebotomy experience preferred)
• Knowledge of basic lab safety processes and procedures, familiar with lab manuals and related documents (ie. Lab requisitions). Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to approach, communicate and positively interact with patients and health care professionals while performing their duties, frequently under stressful conditions.
• Knowledge of and experience in qualitative data collection. Experience working with people in a health care, academic, and/or research environment preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of efficiency and accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative and the willingness to work closely with members of a research team to ensure problems are resolved quickly and appropriately.
• Ability to be self-directed, and to work both independently and within a team environment with excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to read, understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), including safety and quality procedures.Experience and competence in basic laboratory techniques such as centrifugation and pipetting are highly desirable.
• Be part of a highly effective and motivated team and have the willingness to grow within the organization.
• Proficient data entry skills.

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS CONSIDERED AN ASSET

• Medical Laboratory Assistant (must include phlebotomy)
• UBC Safety & Risk Services in Biosafety
• Experience with Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) database design and data entry
• WHMIS, Lab Safety, Chemical Safety Training.
• Working knowledge of lCH/GCP regulations.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

At Black Tusk Research Group Inc, we aim to provide an environment where employees and others in the workplace are treated fairly and with respect, and free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, vilification and bullying. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status or genetic characteristic.

BTRG aims to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based on merit, not on irrelevant attributes or characteristics that an individual may possess.

BTRG strives to protect the health and well-being of our employees, patients and community. As per Public Health Orders full vaccination against COVID-19 is condition of employment with BTRG as of October 26, 2021.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume (in one PDF document).

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. Please let us know if you require any accommodations during the application process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Clinical laboratory: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person