Sample Management Technician IWork with Purpose

BASIC SUMMARY:  
Perform a variety of activities related to laboratory support, sample processing, storage, and client support and inventory management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Protocol Interpretation with guidance.
• Perform daily tasks including sample receipt, processing, and storage of samples.
• Label collection tubes/syringes and/or vials.
• Train on blood related procedures/techniques.
• Communicate sample discrepancies with appropriate parties involved within the Test Facility.
• Maintain blood supply inventory closet on excel file.
• Notify appropriate personnel when supplies require ordering.
• Perform all tasks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with appropriate storage placement conditions for all incoming samples per protocol requirements.
• Clean/Maintain blood processing area including but not limited to centrifuges, countertops, blood processing associated equipment/tools and coolers.
• Perform data-entry/documentation to maintain accurate status of all sample processing.
• Retrieve/Restock study materials as needed.
• Maintain appropriate documentation to demonstrate positive control of study-related materials with guidance.
• Maintain processing records of required samples per protocol requirements.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Complete training requirements as applicable.

•    Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay range for this position is between $20.00 and $23.00 an hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D. or equivalent) required; Associates preferred. GLP experience preferred.
• Experience:  0-1 year experience in a life science laboratory.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure:  None

•    Other:  Must be detailed oriented and have general familiarity with lab procedures.  Good verbal and written communication skills required.  Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel software and Smartsheets required.  Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet timelines efficiently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly provides information to and receives information from /through various technologies, media, sources and contacts around site facility. Must be able to accurately exchange information in these situations.
• Frequently required to walk, sit, stand, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. 
• Regularly operate a computer and other productivity machinery, such as calculator, computer printer and copier machine.
• Must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to 50 lbs. This includes work materials, equipment, and/or supplies while reaching, bending, stooping, or climbing stairs. 

•    Must be able to wear safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a research environment, which requires use of sharp objects,  working around mechanical parts,  working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles, working at noise levels ranging from low to moderate. 
• The employee is exposed to biological samples from live animals with risk of exposure to allergens, zoonotic disease, and biohazards.
• May work in chemical fume hood.
• Regularly wears protective clothing (gloves, lab coats, and safety glasses).
• Works in a low temperature environment for periods of time.

•    The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

COMMENTS:
•    This position may require overtime and/or after hours coverage as needed.