PLS Sample Management Technician

Position Overview

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Location:

Oakdale, MN. The PLS Sample Management Technician I is a full‑time, onsite position.

The PLS Sample Management Technician I at Pace Life Sciences, Inc. is responsible for shipping and receiving, processing, and administration of samples. This role requires knowledge of intermediate to complex laboratory and administrative policies and practices, and the ability to complete forms, documents, and database entries accurately.

• Provides a variety of services using warehouse and lab support knowledge covering multiple areas of sample administration, including receiving, scanning, storage, preparation, shipping, and disposal of complex samples.
• Reviews, completes, and processes various standard logs, documents, databases, and related materials.
• Picks up, transports, and delivers samples, documents, and other items as needed.
• Cleans, maintains, and stocks supplies, tools, paperwork, and related items; disposes of materials and samples following established guidelines.
• Determines short‑holds and rush samples and prioritizes them based on project requirements.
• Provides intermediate to complex support in the application and assistance to staff and management regarding sample, equipment, and shipping/receiving administration policies and programs.
• Researches issues and develops recommendations to resolve project and customer concerns.
• Assists in reviewing and implementing sampling, equipment, and shipping/receiving administration policies and practices to meet organizational and operational needs.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, escalating when required.
• Contributes to departmental efficiency and effectiveness by offering suggestions and actively participating in team efforts.
• Promotes and supports Pace’s mission by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior toward customers and staff; fosters a harmonious and effective workplace.

• High school diploma or equivalent plus three (3) years of sample, material, or lab administration experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to learn standard applicable organizational policies and procedures on sample, equipment, and shipping/receiving administration.
• Ability to learn computer applications and systems related to the work.

Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment, and stamina to sit for extended periods. May require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. Requires vision to read printed materials and computer screens, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or by telephone.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to chemicals, fumes, gases, and noxious odors associated with laboratory and sample handling.

Full‑time roles are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program that includes competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability, and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage, and identity theft protection.

Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.