Study Setup & Specimen Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Study Setup and Specimen Coordinator

Job Title: Study Setup and Specimen Coordinator
Location:  Exton, PA/on-site
Reports To: Project Manager, Team Lead Full-time

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, publicly listed (HKSE), full-service CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China, and growing over 30% YOY. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Key responsibilities of the position:  

• When a new specimen is received, the Study Setup and Specimen Coordinator needs to
  1. Process e-Manifest
  2. Update Specimen Trackers
  3. Provide update to the clients regarding specimen status
• Work with Specimen Processing (BioA and Central Lab) closely on Sample Management including specimen status, problem reconciliation, as well as generation of related SOPs
• Work with BioA closely on analysis status for studies
• Assist laboratory management and QA specialist with CAPA, Change Control, and other processes
• Trouble Shooting
• Other responsibilities as needed

Requirements:                                            

• Has a High School Diploma or higher
• Experience working with laboratory specimens  
• Has excellent communication skills

ESSENTIAL SKILLS include the following:

The skills listed below are representative of those that are required to perform this job successfully. Interview questions should be designed to verify/validate that the candidate possesses the  specified below. 

• High level of accountability with self and others
• Hands-on approach with a desire to teach others
• Track record of challenging the status quo 
• Team and action-oriented
• Problem-solving
• Priority setting

Salary and Benefits :

Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, and life insurance.

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.