Sr. QC Technician - Lab Support & Sample Management

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

How will you make an impact? The Sr. QC Technician – Sample Management will work on a team of technicians focused on supporting the site’s QC sampling operations. This team is responsible for the pickup of GMP manufacturing samples and transport to various storage locations within QC. This team is also responsible for sub-aliquoting bulk samples from production, into smaller aliquots as dictated by the supporting GMP documents. The team also will use the site’s LIMS systems to generate samples, print labels, and record GMP transactions for samples. This team works in parallel with the QC Laboratory Support functional team. What will you do? Pickup and transport samples from the manufacturing areas to quality control testing/storage areas. Report sample issues to the appropriate management as required per procedures. Receive samples into the analytical and microbiology laboratories. Receive samples for storage into the QC Sample Management storage units. Manage receipt of incoming sample shipments and outgoing sample shipments. Work in a biological safety cabinet with some level of gowning to sub-aliquoting bulk samples to smaller aliquots. Login samples to the LIMS system, properly label aliquots and receive to final storage as required per the label. Clearly and accurately communicates status of samples (picked up, for testing, for send-out) to cross-functional area teams Support the team by helping manage the team’s inventory supplies stock. Maintain up to date training records. Effectively train department employees in the execution of Sample Management tasks Performs all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines. Maintains the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards. Author Sample Management documents in the site electronic document management system May investigate and complete investigation of minor sample management deviations Assist with additional laboratory support duties as necessary to meet departmental goals.

Requirements

Required: High school diploma or equivalent with +2 years of experience OR Bachelor's Degree
Working knowledge of GMP regulations in a GMP environment preferred
Knowledge of cGMP practices and aseptic techniques preferred
Skills Accurate Pipetting Skills
MS Office – must be good with computers and a variety of software
Detail oriented
Results driven
Safety Mindset
Electronic document system Trackwise or equivalent deviation system
Electronic Sample Management System (LIMS)
SAP
Electronic Laboratory Monitoring (LabWatch or BAS)
Abilities Able to read, write, and communicate in English
Able to understand and carry out instructions
Reliable
Strong communication (written and verbal)
Effectively multi-task
Able to work in an environment of change
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to recognize problems developing, not just occurring
Occasional heavy lifting or moving required
Physical Requirements / Work Environment: A flexible work schedule is required.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs independently, with occasional heavier objects of up to 50lbs with assistance.
Routine push/pull/lift activities involving sample carts, sample freezer trays, and other objects.
Must be able to wear gloves and other PPE to handle samples.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
This role is actively moving between desk and laboratory work.

Responsibilities

Pickup and transport samples from the manufacturing areas to quality control testing/storage areas.
Report sample issues to the appropriate management as required per procedures.
Receive samples into the analytical and microbiology laboratories.
Receive samples for storage into the QC Sample Management storage units.
Manage receipt of incoming sample shipments and outgoing sample shipments.
Work in a biological safety cabinet with some level of gowning to sub-aliquoting bulk samples to smaller aliquots.
Login samples to the LIMS system, properly label aliquots and receive to final storage as required per the label.
Clearly and accurately communicates status of samples (picked up, for testing, for send-out) to cross-functional area teams
Support the team by helping manage the team’s inventory supplies stock.
Maintain up to date training records.
Effectively train department employees in the execution of Sample Management tasks
Performs all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines.
Maintains the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.
Author Sample Management documents in the site electronic document management system
May investigate and complete investigation of minor sample management deviations
Assist with additional laboratory support duties as necessary to meet departmental goals.