Laboratory Administrator - Clinical Sample Management & Blood Donor Program

bLaboratory Administrator - Clinical Sample Management & Blood Donor Program

Location: Orlando, FL

Job Family: R&D Operations |
Job Profile: Laboratory Operations Support

About the Role
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Laboratory Administrator to join our Orlando R&D team. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the operational backbone for clinical Human Biological Sample (HBS) management and our Blood Donor Program, ensuring seamless sample lifecycle management from receipt through analysis and destruction. You will work at the intersection of clinical research operations and laboratory science, directly supporting the generation of critical biomarker and immunology data that advances our pipeline.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge research while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and scientific integrity.

• Lead end‑to‑end coordination of clinical HBS activities including receiving, verification, discrepancy resolution, logging, review, and distribution/shipping
• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for Orlando Sample Management documentation and binding processes
• Manage clinical HBS inventory, storage conditions, and sample destruction in compliance with regulatory requirements and Sanofi quality standards
• Coordinate backup staff coverage and cross‑train team members to ensure operational continuity

• Author and review critical clinical documentation including:
  • Analytical Test Plans (ATPs) – approximately 5 reviews per cycle
  • Sample sections for Analytical Test Reports (ATRs) – approximately 5 per cycle
  • Sample Destruction Memos – approximately 5 per cycle
• Ensure documentation accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GCP/GLP requirements
• Support audit and inspection readiness by maintaining organized, accessible records

• Administer project workflows in the Blood Database, including unit hold/reserve status management and researcher project permissions
• Assign internal identifiers to blood units using established database protocols
• Serve as primary contact for Benchling Biosource laboratory research needs

• Coordinate with courier services for scheduling and transport of blood products
• Interface with Orlando and off‑site colleagues to fulfill project‑specific donation requests
• Organize domestic and international biospecimen shipments, including preparation of all required import/export documentation

• Lead training programs for Blood Processing activities and associated SOPs, maintaining active technical competency through regular hands‑on processing (minimum 2‑4 units monthly)
• Provide backup support for Blood Processing technicians during peak periods or absences
• Contribute to continuous improvement of blood processing workflows and documentation

• Required:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or related field
• Preferred:
  Master's degree in a relevant discipline

• Required:
  • 3+ years of experience in laboratory operations, sample management, or R&D support within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry
  • Hands‑on experience with primary human biological samples, including processing, cryopreservation, and thawing of human PBMCs
  • Demonstrated experience with clinical study protocols and sample management requirements
  • Track record of managing documentation processes for human blood products
• Preferred:
  • Experience with domestic and international biospecimen shipping regulations (IATA, DOT)
  • Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and biobanking databases
  • Prior experience in a GCP/GLP‑regulated environment

• Proficiency in sample tracking databases and laboratory information systems
• Strong understanding of cold chain management and sample integrity requirements
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for HBS handling (FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines)
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