Primary Purpose: Performs department related responsibilities in compliance with appropriate Standard
Operating Procedures and regulatory agency guidelines in support of various business unit operations,
ensuring that services to both internal and external customers are provided in a timely manner or as
agreed in service level agreements.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs any combination of department related tasks, including labeling, receipt, retrieval,
transferring, tracking, organization, and inventory of specimens and/or various consumable
materials via department applications and tools.
- Learns to use a Laboratory Information Management System as appropriate to maintain sample
and study integrity.
- Accurately interprets documentation and maintains organization, as applicable to job duties.
- Documents and communicates discrepancies to appropriate personnel and assists with problem
solving.
- Maintains client and business confidentiality.
- Maintains cleanliness of laboratory space.
- Contributes to a cohesive team environment.
- Communicates professionally and effectively with internal and external customers.
- Supports process improvement initiatives.
- Ensures adherence to Standard Operating Procedures/policies and relevant Environmental,
Health, and Safety regulations.
- Develops competency with the environmental monitoring system, as appropriate.
- Maintains storage units, as required.
- Ensures company procedures are followed in relation to security and access to relevant areas
and data or sample integrity.
- May assist with reviews, training, and development of team members, relevant to experience.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
- Physical requirements include, but are not limited to, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up
to 50 lbs.
- Repetitive motion via samples and computer terminal.
- High volume and high production environment.
- May handle potentially hazardous chemicals, infectious substances or materials, teratogens or
carcinogens, and radiolabeled test materials (as applicable).
- May work with -20℃, -80℃, and refrigerated specimens.
- Always adhere to applicable safety procedures and Universal Precaution guidelines.
- Work is performed in a laboratory environment and may be noisy.
- Work may require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Overtime and weekend work as required.
Qualifications
Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent with 0-2+ years’ experience is required.
***Significant work experience will be considered as a substitution for education***
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to use several software packages (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Able to work in a team as well as independently.
- Provide complete, consistent, and professional customer service via oral and written
communication.
- Ability to work under pressure and timelines with frequently changing environment and
complex information.
- Ability to take up challenges.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in a Contract Research