Clinical Sample Handling Specialist

Celerion • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

Celerion is seeking a Clinical Sample Handling Specialist to manage sample preparation, documentation, and shipping for assigned clinical studies. The specialist prepares and verifies samples to meet shipping milestones, creates required sample paperwork, and ships biological samples domestically and internationally in accordance with regulatory requirements and IATA guidelines. The role includes coordinating sample management with study managers, team leadership, sponsors, and receiving laboratories, as well as cross-checking teammates’ work and performing process audits. Work takes place in a clinical or laboratory environment and may involve exposure to biological or biohazardous materials, secondhand smoke from combustible cigarettes, and vapors from electronic cigarettes.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After training, the schedule is flexible to meet workload requirements, including additional hours when needed. Compensation is $20 per hour.

Requirements

• Maintain required IATA Shipping Certification.
• Communicate professionally with staff at all levels and with clients.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Be able to work in a clinical or laboratory environment with exposure to biological or biohazardous materials, secondhand smoke from combustible cigarettes, and vapors from electronic cigarettes.
• Work a flexible schedule to meet workload requirements, including additional hours when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Post-high-school education in life sciences or medical training.
• Internal conduct or biological sample inventory experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for shipment according to standard processes and client specifications, meeting predetermined shipping milestones.
• Reconcile samples, label them, and verify them.
• Prepare sample paperwork, including SOP-required tracking, standard or customized manifests, deviation reports, and cover letters.
• Pack and ship biological samples domestically and internationally in accordance with regulatory requirements and IATA shipping guidelines.
• Manage the sample-handling aspects of assigned studies, including cross-checking teammates’ work and proactively communicating with appropriate study staff, sponsor contacts, and receiving laboratories.
• Perform process audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed