Sample Coordinator - 2nd Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Sample Coordinator performs a variety of sample and standard handling tasks in support of the laboratory, following established SOPs and responding to laboratory staff requests with minimal supervision. The role helps laboratory staff follow sample-handling procedures and enforces them as necessary, while maintaining a basic understanding of several parts of the overall sample and standard process.

The position supports laboratory operations by handling samples and standards from receipt through return or disposal, communicating their status, advising staff on procedures, reviewing requests for SOP compliance, and completing investigation and deviation documentation as needed. The coordinator also trains on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements; responds to environmental unit alarms; and participates in on-call responsibilities.

This role is based in a regulated laboratory environment and may involve shift work, sub-frozen conditions, exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms, and working to potentially stressful deadlines. The stated schedule is second shift (afternoons).

Requirements

• High school/secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.
• Technical positions may require a certificate.
• At least 2 years of comparable prior experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Basic knowledge of inventory flow and control.
• Knowledge of laboratory and regulatory requirements, including documentation and sample storage.
• Ability to write and review SOPs and process-improvement outlines.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Effective time-management and project-management skills.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to work in sub-frozen environments and prioritize assignments under potentially stressful deadlines.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment with potential exposure to biological fluids and infectious organisms.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample and standard tasks including receipt, check-in, login, labeling, launching, inventory, transport, and check-out.
• Participate in the physical return and disposal of materials in support of the laboratory.
• Communicate sample and standard status to appropriate laboratory staff.
• Guide and advise laboratory staff on sample and standard procedures.
• Complete investigation and deviation forms as necessary and determine appropriate CAPAs.
• Review laboratory requests and provide feedback to ensure compliance with applicable SOPs.
• Train on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements.
• Respond to environmental unit alarms and participate in on-call responsibilities.
• Perform work assignments accurately, timely, and safely.

What This Job Offers

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