Raleigh, North Carolina, United States (On-site)
Job description
We are seeking a high energy, detailed oriented individual to join our growing team of laboratory professionals. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day 24/7 operations of the biorepository and sample management in accordance with approved standard operating procedures (SOPs) and all applicable regulations.
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.
- Perform other duties as requested.
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.