Jump start your clinical research career today and apply to join Parexel as a Laboratory Technician at our Glendale, CA Early Phase Clinical Unit!

Overview of position:
Laboratory Technicians work within a team environment to manage clinical trials occurring within PAREXEL's Early Phase Unit. Laboratory Technicians will have a thorough understanding of study protocols and lab manuals, utilize various processing laboratory equipment and will perform various diagnostic laboratory tests. Additionally, Laboratory Technicians ensure sample processing is completed correctly, monitor the laboratory and supplies needed as well as drive efficiency and accountability within the EP Unit.

Key Accountabilities:

• Collect (as appropriate), process and store human biological specimens according to protocol.
  
• Perform standard diagnostic laboratory tests (for example pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and drugs of abuse tests).
  
• Prepare and organize laboratory equipment and facilities, documentation and schedules for studies.
  
• Identify and problem solve study-related issues as they arise, bringing it to the attention of the correct supervisor.
  
• Maintain a positive, results orientated work environment, building relationships with management, colleagues, and other departments, communicating in an open, balanced and objective manner.
  

Your Skills:

• Leadership ability and critical thinking
  
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Have the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
  
• Ability to work overnight shifts
  
• B.S./M.A.+ in related life science field Experience with laboratory procedures and best practices.
  
• Customer service experience in a fast paced environment
  

Minimum work requirements: 20 hours of availability per week (including 1 weekend shift)

Shift Details: Seeking flexible candidate that can work any shift between 5:00am - 12:00am

This role may be subject to government and/or customer requirements regarding vaccination against COVID-19 that are more stringent than Parexel policy. Accordingly, successful applicants may need to be either vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved religious or medical exemption. Employment is contingent on disclosure of your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if relevant, proof of vaccination.