Bio Sample Technician job in Cambridge, USA

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Job type: Permanent

Discipline: Biological Sciences, Laboratory Technician

Location: United States

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Proclinical is currently recruiting for a Bio Sample Technician with a pharmaceutical company located in Cambridge, MA.

Job Responsibilities:

Track shipments containing biological specimens using courier tracking systems and departmental software and provide status updates to respective manufacturing and research teams accordingly.
Receive and log biological specimens in accordance with established procedures, guidelines and regulations.
Inspect and verify contents of packages for specimen quality, appropriate shipping conditions and documentation accuracy.
Store incoming specimens at the appropriate temperature as indicated in the respective biospecimen management plans.
Identify discrepancies and data enter discrepancy details and resolution in sample management system.
Data enter and/or upload specimen information from requisition forms, processing worksheets and shipment manifests into the sample management system and/or laboratory information management system (LIMS).
Retrieve specimens from inventory as requested by research and clinical teams for testing, return, or destruction.
Package and prepare clinical specimens for outbound shipment as needed.
Maintain packaging material/supply levels and order additional supplies as needed.
Maintain storage for hardcopy and electronic copies of specimen documentation in accordance with company policy.
Perform inventory audits to ensure specimen and data accuracy.
Maintain the shared electronic departmental workspace.
Follow established company standard operating procedures (SOPS).
May participate in departmental meetings.
May participate in special projects and/or assignments as requested by Sr. Manager/Sr. Director.

Skills and Requirements:

AA/AS, BA/BS or equivalent degree in a scientific or healthcare related field.
1-2 years relevant experience in a laboratory setting preferably a GLP, GMP or regulated facility.
Basic understanding of general biological specimen collection and storage processes is preferred.
Experience receiving and accessioning biological specimens is preferred.
IATA training in transportation of biological specimens is a plus.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Able to change activities and directions quickly and respond to a variety of assignments and changing business needs.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills. Customer-service oriented.
Proficient in computer usage including Microsoft Office, database usage (e.g. data entry), and internet functions (e.g. navigating web-based tracking platforms).
Knowledge of GMP, GLP, GCP, ICH and general FDA guidelines is a plus.
Familiarity with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) is a plus.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Mike Raletz at 267-428-7770.

ProClinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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