Specimen Management Associate

Shift: (Second Shift) Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-7:30pm. The Specimen Management Associate processes incoming specimens, captures all relevant and accompanying data and documents deviations according to expectations, in order to enable timely, high quality specimen services per work lists. To maintain and document chain of custody from box opened until next service destination to ensure full accountability and traceability at all times. To ensure appropriate storage, destruction, and shipping of samples.

Responsibilities

Process incoming specimens and capture all relevant and accompanying data; document deviations according to expectations; maintain and document chain of custody from box opened until next service destination; ensure appropriate storage, destruction, and shipping of samples; own and process incoming shipments and make corrective actions per SOPs; receive shipments from couriers, unpack shipments, and maintain specimen temperature during registration; enter and control subject demographics and visit details into LIMS; ensure specimen quality meets expectations and document deviations; transfer specimens to next service destination and document handshake; resolve deviations from work lists or elevate to management; drive completion of investigations in QS and HDL tickets; prepare, control and complete specimen shipments including paperwork and manifests; adhere to timeline commitments for shipping and destruction; create and execute specimen work lists; dispose of residual specimens per policy; ensure proper storage of samples using LIMS

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required; Driver's license and proof of insurance; Proven track record as a successful team player; Basic knowledge of English, both written and oral; Ability to lift ≤25lbs repeatedly; Ability to bend and lift required; Ability to follow priorities, pay attention to detail, follow SOPs and work accurately under deadlines; Capable of identifying problems and notifying superiors; Ability to work weekend shifts every other weekend, required

Nice to have

Professional or Technical degree (minimum 2-year apprenticeship or equivalent), preferred; Minimum 2 years in a production environment, preferably in healthcare, life sciences or pharmaceutical settings, preferred; Minimum 2 years of experience working with enterprise-grade application (LIMS preferred), preferred

Benefits

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options; Life and disability insurance; 401(k) with company match; Paid vacation and holidays