Sample Management Technician

Quality - Control/Assur/Regul

SAMPL
003803

• Full-Time

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Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

POSITION SUMMARY:

As directed, this position is primarily responsible for specimen handling, including receipt, verification, accessioning and storage of pre-clinical and clinical samples.

• Documents activities, records observations and completes all paperwork in accordance with SOPs, and protocols as applicable.
• As directed, documents sample discrepancies and communicates to appropriate parties.
• Monitors proper storage of samples, including appropriate location, temperature, and condition of freezers also follows safety requirements based on sample type.
• Participates in rotation for on-call freezer temperature monitoring and response activities.
• Prepares labels using automated and manual systems.
• As directed, processes sample transfer/return requests and consolidates samples for storage/shipment.
• Performs general sample management laboratory support functions such as supply inventory, lab equipment (freezer) maintenance and laboratory daily cleaning.
• Performs freezer inventory/cycle counts.
• Recognizes deviations from normal situations and results, informs supervisor and supports the resolution.
• As directed, performs end of day/freezer closeout tasks.
• Prepares, maintains, and updates electronic or physical inventories (samples, supplies, etc.).
• Adheres to all laboratory safety policies and procedures including proper use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a regulated laboratory or Clinical Research Organization (CRO).
• Additional education may be substituted for experience.
• Training in and experience with Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) techniques is preferred.

• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice/Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GLP/GCLP).
• Strong proficiency in working with computers (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook), specialized software (Sample Tracking software) and experience using formulas.
• Ability to work with laboratory equipment including but not limited to freezers/refrigerators.
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and produce high quality data working under strict deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high energy, demanding and deadline driven environment.
• Comfortable in working in a laboratory environment and able to handle specimens.
• Ability to understand and follow SOPs and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours to include long hours and weekends.
• Ability to participate in on-call schedule for freezer temperature monitoring and response activities.

• While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to sit and stand for long periods. The individual is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms.
• Up to 100 % of the day may be spent at a laboratory bench, and involve repetitive tasks (e.g., labeling).
• This individual will work in a cold environment for up to 50% of time.
• There are aspects of the position’s duties that require a person in this role to work at heights above four (4) feet on occasion and move/lift up to 25 pounds.

• Laboratory environment working with chemical reagents and Biosafety Level 2 materials including human blood/blood products and/or other potentially infectious human samples.
• May involve handling…