Sample Processing Associate

Sample Processing Associate

Location: CA-Los Angeles, US Contract Type: Regular Full-Time Area: MANUFACTURING

Responsible for transporting, logging and distributing production samples to different Quality Control (QC) laboratories for testing, packaging and shipping samples for outside lab testing.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Transport samples from the manufacturing plant to Quality Control (QC) Labs using a small motorized vehicle (golf cart).
• Pick up and deliver QC documentation.
• Log samples into LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
• Distribute the samples to QC laboratories for testing and make entries on the sample tracking forms and sample log forms in each lab.
• Package and schedule delivery of samples to contract laboratories for testing.
• Assist in other duties that are deemed necessary by the supervisor, such as filing and archiving documents.
• Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
• Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
• Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.

Required experience/skills and educational qualifications to perform this job successfully include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree, applicable certification, and/or military veterans preferred.
• Related sample processing experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated testing laboratory is preferred.
• Requires a basic understanding of laboratory sample management and administrative support.
• Experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) is preferred.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.

Physical requirements include the following:

• Ability to lift /move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods - up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Manual dexterity to perform all job functions.
• Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals and biological hazards.
• Must be able to drive a small motorized vehicle (golf cart).

Occupational demands form: Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment or warehouse. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to occasional extreme cold below 32* in production areas. Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Work is performed sitting or standing for 2-4 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 35lbs. Occasionally walks, bends and twists neck and waist, may reach above or below shoulder height. Frequent foot movements. Color perception/discrimination and near vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Performs tasks by following a set of written or oral instructions/procedures.