Sample Processing Specialist
Sample Processing Specialist
Location: West Point, PA Duration: 12+ months Pay Rate: $29/hrResponsibilities:
Maintain and manage inventory of GLP and Clinical bioanalytical samples and critical reagents Utilize LIMS to track sample chain of custody from receipt through disposal/shipping Coordinate domestic and international sample or reagent shipments off-site Retrieve and provide materials to bioanalytical staff on site Perform aliquoting of clinical samples either through manual pipetting or lab automation Utilize electronic laboratory notebooks for laboratory documentation Communicate with clinical sites, central lab, or on-site collection areas for receipt of materials and discrepancy resolution Participate in CTU maintenance and alarm handling Follow and help develop local SOPs for sample management processes Participate in and/or lead process improvement efforts Demonstrate personal commitment with respect to working safely, healthy and environmentally friendly.
Qualifications:
- Educational background at a minimum - Associate's Degree in the sciences or related field with 4 years in the pharmaceutical or related industry / Bachelor's Degree in the sciences or related field with minimum of 2 years in the pharmaceutical or related industry
- Strong knowledge in GxP and compliance guidelines, preferably in a bioanalytical laboratory environment
- Experience managing sample chain of custody within a GLP/GMP lab
- Computer literacy knowledge (e.g. MS Office) and experience using a laboratory LIMS system (e.g. WatsonLIMS, LabwareLIMS, etc)
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Team work oriented
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written.
- Must be able to lift at least 25lbs.
- Must have prior experience with sample management / sample processing activities, and running assays.