Sample Management Technician
SAMPLE MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN
General Summary
This position is responsible for providing general Central Repository support in a contract research laboratory setting. The Assistant Laboratory Technician must have a demonstrated understanding of basic scientific terminology, laboratory practices, research and methods. This position must be able to work well within a team and independently on routine tasks. This position will report directly to the Associate Director, Operational Controls and Compliance Services and receives close to moderate supervision.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists in Maintenance of the Sample Management Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and other available information systems.
- Resolves problems requiring the application of standard procedures and techniques.
- Exercises judgment in conducting laboratory operations procedures along with recognizing, postulating sources of deviations, addressing where possible and reporting deviation from expected results.
- Observes and executes activities consistent with study protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or Laboratory Methods, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations, and safety and health practices.
- Demonstrates knowledge of basic study design and execution.
- Executes basic activities on a study following appropriate procedures.
- Performs other duties as required by their supervisor.
- Coordinates, prepares, executes, and assists with the following:
- Receipt of samples;
- Labeling of research sample tubes/containers;
- Reagent preparation;
- Sample preparation;
- Reagent and supply acquisition and purchase; and
- Sample disposition (store, ship, dispose).
- Maintains organization and record keeping of the compound/ sample repositories.
- Assists in populating and updating the central repository databases.
- May assist in sample preparation tasks (e.g. weighing, aliquotting).
- Coordinates, prepares and executes the shipment of research samples.
- Performs all tasks related to compound and sample custodianship.
- Processes time-sensitive requests of sample and reference compounds.
- Responsible for maintenance schedules for sample management laboratory equipment.
- Maintains, cleans, and checks calibration of Sample Management instrumentation.
- Investigates malfunctions, performs repairs and contacts repair agencies as necessary.
- Maintains equipment records and maintenance logs in compliance with SR standard operating procedures and GLP regulations.
- Provides quality control through peer review of maintenance, monitoring and other Laboratory Operation’s documentation.
- Cleans Sample Management wet laboratory spaces, including disinfecting bench tops and hood spaces.
- Maintains the laboratory in a safe and orderly manner.
- Disposes of chemical and biohazardous waste generated by Sample Management through SR facilities.
- Assists in maintaining an adequate in-house stock of Sample Management supplies.
- Provides support for after-hour deliveries.
- Supports and respond to after-hour alarms and/or other job critical emergencies.
Requirements/Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/ GED with 1-2 years related experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications – Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
- Observe appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding and following Standard Operating Procedure, Good Laboratory Practices requirements and Chemical Hygiene Plan
Work Environment
This position is in a laboratory environment and required the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including (but not limited to):
- Eye protection (Safety glasses and/or full face shield)
- Respirator (varies based on tasks and barrier requirements)
- Tyvek/scrub suits
- Nitrile (or equivalent) gloves (varies based on tasks)
- Hearing protection (varies based on tasks)
Immunizations are required for this position and are determined by the study/agent. Some examples include Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Smallpox, Polio, and Influenza.