Details
Posted: 13-Jan-22
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
- Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Salary Range: commensurate with experience
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the study courier will work with the study team and is responsible for the pick-up and delivery of critical and time sensitive study products, specimens and other necessary records from the research pharmacy and designated study labs to the study site or the mobile van/field; discretion is important. The courier is a reliable member of the study team with outstanding routing and directional skills and a passion for delivering medical items punctually.
The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding.
Responsibilities
- Take instructions from study staff to transport study products, specimens, and other necessary records or documents to/from the lab/pharmacy, to/from the study site or mobile van/field. (30%)
- Make sure that all required documentation is in place with the study products and specimens transported. (15%)
- Ensure that all specimens, study product or documents are properly secured in the transport bag or container and that the items and samples are transported properly per protocol. (20%)
- Deliver and pick up items to the destination in a time-efficient manner and ensure its safety. (10%)
- Perform all duties within HIPAA regulations. (5%)
- Work flexible hours, as needed. (10%)
- Work independently, exercise initiative, use discretion when handling confidential information. (5%)
- Perform other duties as assigned.(5%)
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months of professional experience
- Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
- Strong organizational, administrative and planning skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and react effectively to urgent situations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work unsupervised with emphasis on punctuality.
- Passionate about healthcare efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in research studies
- Prior experience as a medical or lab courier
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