Sample Processing Specialist

Sample Processing Specialist

Location: West Point, PA Duration: 12+ months Pay Rate: $29/hr

Responsibilities:

• 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.