Culmen is hiring Medical Research Technologists in Cebu, Philippines.

The role is responsible for handling study specimens, performing delegated laboratory procedures, maintaining accurate records, and helping ensure that laboratory activities are carried out in line with the protocol, laboratory standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and site procedures.

Specimen Collection and Processing Support

Support collection, receipt, labeling, processing, storage, and release of study specimens according to protocol and site procedures.
Check specimen condition, completeness of labels, and accompanying documentation.
Prepare specimens for testing, storage, or shipment as required.
Maintain proper chain of custody and specimen tracking at all times.

Laboratory Procedures

Perform delegated laboratory procedures in accordance with approved methods, study requirements, and laboratory SOPs.
Support rapid tests and other protocol-required laboratory activities, as applicable.
Prepare laboratory materials, supplies, reagents, and equipment needed for daily study work.
Ensure that temperature-sensitive materials and specimens are stored correctly and monitored regularly.

Documentation and Recordkeeping

Record laboratory activities accurately in logs, worksheets, and study records.
Maintain specimen inventory, freezer logs, temperature logs, equipment logs, and other required records.
Ensure documentation is complete, timely, and ready for review during monitoring visits, audits, or inspections.
Support reconciliation of specimens, test records, and shipment records.

Quality and Compliance

Follow study protocol, laboratory SOPs, biosafety requirements, and applicable regulatory standards at all times.
Report any specimen issues, temperature excursions, equipment problems, or protocol deviations promptly to the supervisor.
Help maintain cleanliness, order, and readiness of the laboratory work area.
Support quality control activities and corrective actions as needed.

Shipment and Inventory Support

Help prepare specimens and documentation for local or international shipment in accordance with study and shipping requirements.
Track laboratory supplies and study consumables and alert the team when stock is running low.
Support receipt and checking of incoming laboratory supplies and study materials.

Coordination and Team Support

Work closely with investigators, study nurses, coordinators, and other laboratory staff to support smooth study operations.
Support site readiness activities, sponsor visits, monitoring visits, audits, and study meetings, as needed.
Assist with other laboratory or study-related tasks assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the role.

Training and Compliance

Attend and complete all required trainings, including protocol training, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA, CITI, biosafety, specimen handling, and study-specific procedures, and achieve satisfactory results where required, before performing assigned duties.
Maintain participant confidentiality and handle study information and specimens carefully and professionally.

Registered Medical Technologist preferred, if required by local regulations or site needs.
Familiarity with laboratory documentation, inventory management, and basic quality practices is an advantage.

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