Research Laboratory Technician

On-site in Irving, TX and Houston, TX

Multiple shift opportunities available. In addition to daytime positions, we also have evening shift openings available in both Irving, TX and Houston, TX.

Job Summary
The Research Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing routine analysis and laboratory testing procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Label, receive, and process samples (blood, urine, tissue, stool, etc.) for clinical trials per specific protocol guidelines to include logging samples into and out of the department.

• Request and receive tissue samples from outside pathology facilities.

• Send tissue blocks to vendor to have slides cut and ship these slides to the study’s lab.

• Label, receive, and process samples (blood, urine, tissue etc.) for clinical trials per specific protocol guidelines to include logging samples into and out of the department.

• Record all data in specified forms per clinical trial (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.

• Enter data into departmental database.

• Recognize discrepancies in the data on the samples and coordinate with the clinical staff to correct.

• Organize and store all reagents according to safety instructions.

• Maintain equipment and a clean and orderly lab environment.

• Restock lab consumables at the end of the day.

• Manage inventory of clinical trial supplies and kits as well as departmental supplies.

• Administrative functions include filing, scanning, copying, and emailing of work documents.

• Ship or store samples as per protocol before the end of the shift.

• Prepare all collection tubes and aliquots for the next day’s clinic with accuracy and responsibility.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• IATA Dangerous Goods handling—if not previously certified will train after hire.

• Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel and databases.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences required.

• 1 year of prior lab and sample processing and shipping experience preferred but not required.

Why Join Us?

At NEXT Oncology (an Avacare Business), you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values collaboration, precision, and patient safety. Our team is known for its supportive culture, strong communication, and commitment to excellence in clinical research.