Local Candidates Only.
Responsibilities:
- Biological and pharmaceutical sample handling, processing, inventorying, accessioning, bar-coding and cryogenic storage while maintaining the integrity of the samples.
- Applies facility SOPs, GLP/GMP practices and pertinent regulatory compliance.
- Generate sample management, inventory and logistics reports as well as document control.
- Utilize company LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) to perform data entry, specimen tracking and client requisition(s).
- Cold Chain Custody of Logistics - manage receiving/shipping of biospecimens in accordance with relevant operating procedures and compliant with DOT/IATA regulations.
- Assist with local & long distant cold chain of custody logistics moves of ultra-low freezers and liquid nitrogen dewars.
- Perform local and out of town deliveries of biological samples and refrigeration equipment.
- Communicates and collaborates effectively with multiple team members and clients about sample management, projects and service provided.
- Support facility maintenance and upkeep.
- Assist with equipment and facility systems validations.
Requirements:
- Must have a valid North Carolina Driver's license without restrictions.
- Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 45 pounds.
- Must have the ability be on-call and return to the facility after hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to travel overnight out of town.
- Preferred Box Truck driving experience
Preferred Qualifications/Education:
- BS/BA or equivalent, in life sciences or related discipline preferred.
- Minimum of 2 - 3 years' experience in a laboratory setting performing relevant techniques is required.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate written and verbal scientific and clinical information.
- Good organizational, communication, strong computer database and laboratory or clinical specimen management skills.
- Previous biological sample management work experience is highly desirable