Clinical Sample Specialist - Biospecimen Operations

LabConnect • Cleveland, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world.

We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions.
Job Summary
The Clinical Sample Specialist is responsible for sample management activities for samples arriving at LabConnect Cleveland facility. The Clinical Sample Specialist will perform tasks in support of receiving specimens for storage, onsite processing, or shipments to partner laboratories or other facilities. The role will also communicate with other departments such as Client Services (CS), Sample Tracking Solutions (STS), and Clinical Trial Materials (CTM) to ensure the timely and accurate handling of samples.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. BA/BS, in laboratory science, health science, or business; or an associate’s degree with at least 2 years of clinical research, clinical lab, or other relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in various computer systems such as Laboratory Information Management Systems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Capable of executing instructions provided in oral, written, or diagram form.
• Able to troubleshoot issues related to specimen management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tasks and data are completed with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Sample shipment receipt, inbound tracking documentation and breakdown of kits received
• Specimen transport to different areas within the facility
• Order requisition registration and accessioning
• Specimen labeling
• Assist with quality control (QC) of specimens for courier pick-ups, scheduled shipments, ad hoc shipments, specimen destructions and same day shipping packages
• Identification of sample discrepancies and ability to follow appropriate escalation paths
• Assist with QC checks on specimens from storage for shipments and destruction
• Handling, recycling and disposal of dry ice
• Storage freezer and refrigerator maintenance
• Disposal of shipping materials
• Restock supplies
• Scan requisitions
• Reply to emails in a timely manner
• Completion of daily checklists
• Attend classes/meetings, to include dangerous goods training
• Completion of 6 hours of continuing education per year
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and universal safety precautions
• Other duties as required by management

Benefits

• Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)
• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
• PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community
• Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• We celebrate our differences, which enriches our culture!
• In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with career growth opportunities, globally. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. While living out our values of People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and Accountability Always.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED