Sample Management Technician

MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC.•Gaithersburg, MD

4h•$39,600 - $57,500•Onsite

About The Position

As directed, this position is primarily responsible for specimen handling, including receipt, verification, accessioning and storage of pre-clinical and clinical samples.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
A minimum of two years’ experience in a regulated laboratory or Clinical Research Organization (CRO).
Additional education may be substituted for experience.
Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice/Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GLP/GCLP).
Strong proficiency in working with computers (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook), specialized software (Sample Tracking software) and experience using formulas.
Ability to work with laboratory equipment including but not limited to freezers/refrigerators.
Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and produce high quality data working under strict deadlines.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high energy, demanding and deadline driven environment.
Comfortable in working in a laboratory environment and able to handle specimens.
Ability to understand and follow SOPs and written instructions.
Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.

Nice To Haves

Training in and experience with Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

Documents activities, records observations and completes all paperwork in accordance with SOPs, and protocols as applicable.
Maintains sample management tracking logs.
As directed, documents sample discrepancies and communicates to appropriate parties.
Monitors proper storage of samples, including appropriate location, temperature, and condition of freezers also follows safety requirements based on sample type.
Participates in rotation for on-call freezer temperature monitoring and response activities.
Prepares labels using automated and manual systems.
As directed, processes sample transfer/return requests and consolidates samples for storage/shipment.
Performs general sample management laboratory support functions such as supply inventory, lab equipment (freezer) maintenance and laboratory daily cleaning.
Performs freezer inventory/cycle counts.
Recognizes deviations from normal situations and results, informs supervisor and supports the resolution.
As directed, performs end of day/freezer closeout tasks.
Prepares, maintains, and updates electronic or physical inventories (samples, supplies, etc.).
Adheres to all laboratory safety policies and procedures including proper use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE).