Sample Management Associate

Serán BioScience • Bend, OR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Serán BioScience is searching for a Sample Management Associate to help organize and coordinate inventory for the Quality Control testing laboratory. The Sample Management Associate plays a key role supporting sample coordination by managing QC sample inventory, including the receipt, handling, shipment, and storage of samples supporting the GMP retention program, stability program, and external Contract Testing Laboratories (CTL) testing.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to keep leadership apprised of performance to timelines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• High School diploma
• 1-2 years experience in a position requiring strong analytical skills (measurements, math, labeling, working with spreadsheets)

Responsibilities

• Sample coordination and receipt from other departments for internal and external testing
• Manages QC sample inventory, including in-process, release, retain, and stability samples
• Ships samples to external Contract Testing Laboratories (CTL)
• Follows up with CTLs on testing and turnaround times to ensure testing deadlines are met
• Performs data entry for tracking & trending of sample management and laboratory reports
• Keeps accurate and complete records per cGMP.
• Effectively communicates updates and results from CTLs to internal team and management
• Initiates laboratory investigations, including OOS
• All other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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