Lab Technician / Sample Receipt Coordinator in North Chicago, IL

100% onsite 

Position Title: Sample Receipt Coordinator

Onsite role 5 days a week

Master’s degree will be overqualified 

• Associates degree with 2 plus yrs exp will work
• Able to communicate and support team
• Some programming skills needed but not required
• Good Computer skills
• sample management exp is a plus
• Support Audits and regulatory inspections
• Follow SOP
• Chain of custody is also key responsibility for this role
• Store them in regulated temperature monitored freezers
• Logging sample shipments and receiving those samples
• Documentation skills needed
• Clinical Sample handling exp
• Work with GLP study sample
• Human and dogs, mice, rat & monkey samples
• ELN exp
• Pick up inventory and custody of samples
• Manage freezers and check if there is any issue with it
• Work with other departments
• Looking for bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• understanding of regulations (GLP)
• Documentation skills via electronic systems
• If someone has worked in CLIA lab they know how to handle samples
• Group of 5 - 6 people
• If the candidate does not have sample management exp but does have experience working with blood samples or plasma samples then they can be considered

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

• GLP, Documentation Practices
• Team Work/Communication/Integrity
• Clinical Sample Management
• Preferred - Instrument Automation, 1-2 years of sample management experience
• B.S.

Duties

• Possesses a thorough understanding of sample management processes and works closely with scientists and project managers to ensure samples are received and transferred in accordance with SOPs and study protocols.
• Develops independence in performing routine work and ability to organize, manage and set priorities for multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to document according to ALCOA documentation practices, communicate observations and escalate issues effectively.

Essential Functions: 

• Works with multiple functional groups to meet business needs.
• Performs work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner.
• Plans and organizes work with periodic supervision.
• Safely works with biological matrix (e.g. plasma, urine, blood, CSF, etc) in a biohazard level 2 laboratory.
• Log shipments and receive samples for clinical and/or toxicology trials, in accordance with priority and in accordance with SOPs and regulations.
• Document and maintain shipment, sample receipt and condition records per SOP.
• Notify manager and sample owner (i.e. scientist) of any abnormal receipt conditions.
• Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain sample integrity and chain of custody and report any concerns or failures on time.
• Ensure compliance with current SOPs and training.
• Support QA audits and ensures QA findings are addressed appropriately.

Qualifications - External

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 1+ years).
• In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements
• Ability to understand and independently apply GLPs to everyday work
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks
• Ability to use electronic laboratory notebook and Laboratory Information Management System (e.g. Watson LIMS, StarLIMS, etc)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Time management and project management skills
• Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work with instrument automation (e.g. Automated freezers)

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