Clinical Study & Phlebotomy Specialist - Byblos

Role Summary

The Clinical Study & Phlebotomy Specialist is mainly responsible for the successful conduct of bioequivalence studies by ensuring accurate and timely blood and urine sample collection, processing and handling in accordance with study protocols while maintaining sample integrity and participant safety.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture using proper techniques to ensure the collection of adequate quality and sufficient quantity of samples at protocol-specified time points
• Handles, processes, and stores biological specimens in accordance with study protocols and applicable laboratory procedures
• Labels, processes, and prepares specimens (including blood and urine samples) while maintaining sample integrity and ensuring compliance with protocol-specific requirements for analytical testing.
• Monitors study participants during in-house confinement to ensure adherence to study protocols including monitoring fluid intake and output, meal consumption, and other protocol-related requirements
• Maintains accurate documentation of sample collection, and processing activities, ensures appropriate packaging, and prepares study specimens for shipment to the analytical laboratory
• Explains blood collection procedures to participants providing reassurance, identifies suitable venipuncture sites, and monitors participants following blood collection to ensure their comfort and safety
• Prepares study materials and supplies including labelling collection tubes, checking equipment readiness, obtaining vital signs, and assisting with participant check-in procedures
• Acts as backup support for unit staff as needed
• Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned by the direct supervisor

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Laboratory Technologist, preferably conducting bioequivalence studies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a professional and empathetic attitude
• Detail oriented and meticulous in all aspects of work
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well independently as well as in team environment
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Good judgment and decision making, active listening, etc

Work Schedule

The standard work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday.  Due to the nature of operations and ongoing studies, flexibility is required, including occasional work outside regular hours, on weekends, or on holidays, as necessary to support study activities and maintain business operations.

Interested candidates should email their CVs with a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s relevant experience to vacancy7@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line. 

CVs should include the exact month and year while listing the candidate’s professional experience and educational background.

Closing date for accepting applications is Thursday, November 26, 2026.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Candidates must have attained the age of majority and satisfy all legal requirements to lawfully reside and work in Lebanon, in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the Republic of Lebanon.

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.