The Clinical Trials Specimen Management Technician I performs the daily operations of specified area within the Clinical Trials Specimen Management (CTSM) Laboratory (routine, shipping, storage). They perform all daily functions in accordance to company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Perform all processes in accordance with SOP’s and appropriate regulatory guidelines
Perform receipt, QC checks and onward processing for Clinical Trials specimens
Perform accurate data entry into various laboratory information management systems
Prepare samples for onward shipment
Work with samples under varying temperature conditions including ultra-cold (-80°C) and liquid nitrogen (-196°C)
Handle deliveries of packages including lifting and carrying of boxes filled with dry ice
Perform housekeeping as required to maintain a clean and tidy working setting including frozen storage unit maintenance and emptying waste ice receptacles
Utilize study documentation to aid in problem solving and escalate to senior staff as required
Manage specimen related study documentation including preparation for archiving
Guarantee client satisfaction by providing exceptional service to internal customers
Adapt to changing priorities with guidance from senior team members
Perform specimen receipt/accessioning/shipping activities depending on your main area of work (Routine, storage or batched shipping) including but not limited to
Routine team: Receive process and accession routine specimens
Storage Team: Receive, process, store and accession stored specimen
Shipping Team: Prepare stored samples for batched shipment
Utilize Environmental monitoring software to monitor all specimen storage units to ensure integrity of all specimens at all times
Walk samples between building 150 & 160, as needed
Perform other