Senior Clinical Research Laboratory Technician

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Clinical Research  

Adams Clinical is a leading clinical trial site network committed to accelerating the development of life-changing medicines. Our mission is simple: deliver uncompromising data quality, safety, and diverse enrollment to advance healthcare. Our vision is to set the gold standard for clinical trial excellence. We believe our people make the difference. Guided by our core values—Scientific Rigor, Operational Excellence, Commitment to Sponsors and Participants, and Authentic Collaboration—we create an environment where meaningful work drives meaningful change.  

At Adams Clinical, you’ll find:  

• A culture of respect, transparency, and continuous improvement  
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning  
• A team dedicated to improving lives through innovation and integrity  

If you’re passionate about making an impact in clinical research and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization, we’d love to have you on our team.  

Job Role 

We are seeking applicants for the Senior Laboratory Technician role at our Dallas location. The Senior Laboratory Technician provides operational leadership for laboratory activities supporting ongoing clinical trials while overseeing and guiding Laboratory Technicians to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality lab operations. This role manages daily laboratory workflows and oversees specimen collection, processing, documentation, and shipment in accordance with study protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines and site SOPs. The Senior Lab Technician ensures consistent standards in specimen handling, data accuracy, and regulatory compliance while supporting efficient participant visit flow across studies. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Oversee daily laboratory operations and provide leadership, training, and task delegation to Laboratory Technicians. 
• Manage Technician schedules and staffing to support study visits, specimen processing, and routine lab activities. 
• Provide onboarding, training, retraining, and competency assessments for Technicians on protocol procedures, workflows, documentation standards, and equipment use. 
• Escalate operational issues, protocol concerns, or participant safety matters to CRC leads, the Site Manager, or senior leadership. 
• Perform phlebotomy and ensure accurate, compliant specimen collection, labeling, and handling per protocol and ICH-GCP. 
• Perform delegated clinical procedures such as vital signs and ECGs. 
• Process specimens—including centrifuging, aliquoting, packaging, and preparing shipments—according to protocol and central lab requirements. 
• Coordinate end‑of‑day specimen shipments, troubleshoot courier delays, and ensure timely dispatch. 
• Serve as the primary central lab contact for discrepancies, missing samples, shipment issues, and quality concerns. 
• Facilitate redraws or repeat collections by coordinating with lab staff and site teams, ensuring proper documentation and timely resolution. 
• Track incoming laboratory reports, route results to study teams, and escalate abnormal or critical values per site procedures. 
• Maintain and monitor laboratory inventory (lab kits, phlebotomy supplies, PPE, dry ice, shipping materials) and manage timely replenishment. 
• Prepare lab kits, requisitions, and documentation required for participant visits. 
• Ensure laboratory readiness by overseeing equipment calibration, temperature monitoring, maintenance logs, and overall inspection readiness. 
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and ensure timely data entry into study systems; support resolution of lab-related queries. 
• Communicate regularly with site leadership, CRCs, lab staff, and vendors to ensure alignment on lab operations and protocol requirements. 
• Support participant flow by escorting participants and coordinating with CRCs and clinical staff as needed. 
• Assist with scheduling, appointment confirmations, and participant communication related to lab procedures. 
• Ensure ALCOA+-compliant source documentation for all laboratory and delegated clinical activities. 
• Support monitoring visits, audits, and inspections by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries. 
• Collaborate with CRCs, RAs, and clinical staff to ensure protocol compliance during study visits. 
• As delegated, support unblinded investigational product preparation for infusion trials in accordance with SOPs. 
• Assist with broader site operational needs and supply management as required. 

Qualifications 

• Demonstrated experience coordinating or overseeing laboratory workflows, including specimen processing, shipping, documentation, and quality oversight. 
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or training laboratory staff strongly preferred. 
• Experience working in clinical research or other protocol-driven laboratory environments preferred. 
• Ability to successfully pass a competency-based skills assessment, including observed phlebotomy, as part of the interview and onboarding process. 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent laboratory workflows, staff coordination, and visit timelines in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively coordinate with laboratory staff, clinical teams, vendors, and site leadership. 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation and regulatory compliance. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical, regulatory, and protocol standards, including ICH-GCP guidelines. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic systems, with the ability to learn and utilize electronic research platforms (e.g., EDC, eSource, lab portals, and tracking systems). 

Pay: $50,000 - $60,000 per year

• 401(k) matching
•  Medical, Dental &Vision insurance
•  Employee assistance program
•  Flexible spending account
•  Health insurance
•  Health savings account
•  Life insurance
•  Paid time off
•  Parental leave
•  Professional development assistance

Adams Clinical is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We focus on hiring and nurturing top talent. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline, and termination, are made based on the candidate's or employee's qualifications relevant to the position. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. 

In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired must, as a condition of employment, provide documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States and complete Form I-9 within the required timeframe. Adams Clinical participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.