Sample Management Specialist
About The Position
The Sample Management Specialist supports laboratory operations by receiving, tracking, storing, transferring, and maintaining samples and study materials throughout their lifecycle. The role may suit candidates with experience in shipping and receiving, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, laboratory operations, agriculture, or manufacturing. The position is full-time, first shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is not remote. Candidates living within commuting distance of Columbia, Missouri, are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance is not provided, and travel of up to 25% may be required. The specialist maintains accurate sample records and documentation, monitors sample condition, and follows company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. Additional work may involve residue analysis, culturing tasks, organism care, dilution preparation, equipment monitoring, and handling specialized materials.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn new processes and techniques.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in shipping and receiving, inventory control, logistics, warehousing, laboratory support, agriculture, manufacturing, or a related field.
- College laboratory coursework or familiarity with laboratory environments.
- Experience working with inventory or tracking systems.
Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, label, log, and store incoming samples and test materials.
- Use laboratory inventory systems to track sample receipt, storage, use, expiration, disposal, return, and archiving.
- Generate sample identification numbers and maintain accurate records in tracking databases.
- Transfer samples and materials between departments while maintaining documentation and chain of custody.
- Return, dispose of, or archive samples and materials upon study completion.
- Monitor sample condition and documentation accuracy, and report discrepancies or concerns to management.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and legible records in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with unloading deliveries and organizing materials in designated storage areas.
- Perform routine balance calibrations and other operational support activities.
- Follow applicable SOPs, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and regulatory requirements.
- Support residue analysis activities as needed.
- Assist with culturing tasks, feeding organisms, recordkeeping, and facility maintenance activities as needed.
- Support dilution preparation and equipment monitoring as needed.
- Handle regulated, controlled, radiolabeled, biohazardous, or other specialized materials in accordance with established procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support laboratory operations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage options
- Vision coverage options
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
