Sample Management Technician -2nd Shift

At Bio Agilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best-in-class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution-oriented and deadline-driven. . . and we are growing. Our culture is fast-paced, fun and never boring.

Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You’ll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life-changing, life-saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.

In this full-time role, you are responsible for GxP-compliant management of incoming and outgoing biological samples. Our clients trust us to deliver excellence in data and bioanalysis, and this position is a foundational piece of our larger process. Our company exists to test samples, and you will ensure the samples are checked into our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), managed according to our procedures, and available to our scientific teams on time.

The Sample Management Technician is responsible for GxP-compliant processing of incoming samples and reference materials.

• Timely GxP-compliant receipt of reference material and/or incoming samples
• May initiate sample chain-of-custody paperwork and/or electronic records
• Provides timely notification of sample receipt to appropriate BAL/client personnel
• Generates and maintains records in a GxP compliant manner
• Manages sample receipt freezer inventory
• Collects metrics data required to monitor sample receipt processes
• Recommends process improvements
• May train new Sample Management Technicians
• May assist with disposition of samples
• May assist with internal transfer of samples from temporary freezers to permanent freezers
• Follows BAL SOPs
• May accession samples as needed
• Reviews study sample metadata to confirm consistency between the tube labels, study paperwork and electronic sample management systems (eSMS)
• Accessions samples into LIMS
• Imports electronic data into electronic sample management system (e.g. Freezer Pro)
• Resolves discrepancies, with responsibility for investigating and correcting sample anomalies identified in the eSMS system
• Manage pre and post-test sample storage
• Pull/check out samples for testing
• Check in samples after testing

• Working knowledge of GxP regulations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment where multiple concurrent projects must be completed in a timely manner
• Ability to take direction well and multi-task
• Acute attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
• Proficiency in LIMS and Quality Management software packages

• Other duties as needed

• High school diploma

• Ability to work under GxP regulations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment where multiple concurrent projects must be completed in a timely manner
• Ability to take direction well and multi-task
• Acute attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to quickly build proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, LIMS and Quality Management software

• Experience with shipping and receiving procedures
• Familiarity with GxP regulations in a laboratory environment
• Experience using Watson LIMS

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

• Frequent supervision and instructions
• Infrequently exercises discretionary authority

• Primarily laboratory environment, including use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, lab coats and gloves
• Occasional loading dock environment
• Occasional office environment
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
• Potential exposure to skin and…