Sample Management Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Celerion is committed to swift, exceptional clinical research through translational medicine.  Every day, we use our experience, agility, and innovative research strategies to help get drugs to market faster.  

Do you take pride in getting things right, every single time? Are you someone who finds satisfaction in a well-organized system — where every record is complete and nothing falls through the cracks? If so, we can't wait to meet you!

We have a full-time, benefited opening as a Sample Management Technician in our Bioanalytical Division in Lincoln, NE.

This position offers a consistent daytime schedule in an independent, nicotine-free work environment — ideal for someone who thrives on structured, process-driven work. This is a full-time, benefited entry-level role starting at $19.00 or $19.50 per hour based on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and check in biological samples with accuracy and care
• Complete all required recordkeeping for check-in, sample transfer logs for chain of custody, and freezer logs
• Communicate with clients or sites as needed for sample coordination
• Perform careful manual entry of sample data
• Store samples for long-term storage, ensuring each is in the correct location
• Rack samples for production
• Keep all samples in order and in the correct freezers
• Count samples at the end of each study
• Perform data entry for the sample receipt area
• Return samples to clients or other specified parties
• Conduct daily monitoring of refrigerators and freezers, including regular maintenance (defrosting) with proper documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized lab space and freezer rooms — a tidy environment supports accurate, reliable work

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; an Associate's degree is preferred
• A strong eye for detail — you notice when something is off and you correct it
• Comfort with repetitive, process-driven tasks performed to a consistently high standard
• To prevent sample contamination, nicotine-free candidates are preferred
• Previous lab or science experience or training is preferred
• Must have excellent communication skills and be a collaborative team player
• Must be self-motivated and able to manage your work independently

Shift:

• 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, beginning work between 7:30 am and 9 am, based on your preference

Celerion Values:       Integrity   Trust   Teamwork   Respect

Celerion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, qualified protected veteran status, or disability.

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