Sample Management Technician

Caprion Biosciences Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Group insurance

Telemedicine & EAP

Vacation days

RRSP matching

EAIP

Career development

Volunteer time-off

Onsite gym

Job summary

CellCarta is hiring a Sample Management Technician to ensure precise handling, tracking, and integrity of biological samples in a fast-paced, on-site environment in Montreal, QC.

You will receive, log, inventory, and label samples, manage storage from ambient to cryogenic, and prepare shipments while maintaining chain of custody. Bilingual English/French capabilities and knowledge of LIMS are required.

Qualifications

• Accurate handling and labeling of samples per regulatory standards.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping to support GLP/GCLP compliance.
• Proficiency with LIMS and MS Office for data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, inventory and label samples.
• Log information into the LIMS accurately.
• Maintain proper storage conditions (ambient to cryogenic).
• Ensure chain of custody is maintained and shipments prepared.
• Destruction of samples per SOPs and regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Record keeping

Autonomous work

Bilingual: French & English

Excel proficiency

Education

College degree

Tools

LIMS

Excel

Job description

Sample Management Technician

Are you looking to make your next career move? CellCarta, a Contract Research Organization, is hiring a Sample Management Technician to join our dynamic team. As a Sample Management Technician, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise and skills to ensure the precise handling, tracking, and integrity of critical biological samples. Come work with a team of talented professionals who are committed to making a positive impact on patient lives.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Sample Reception Manager, the Sample Management Technician is responsible for receiving, logging, inventorying and labeling samples in compliance with laboratory standards, safety protocols, and quality assurance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the reception, inventory, labeling and storage of samples and study reagents.
• Accurately log the information into the laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Maintain proper storage conditions for the samples and reagents (e.g., refrigeration, freezing).
• Confirm proper delivery conditions or communicate any discrepancy or shipment non-conformity to designated individuals.
• Ensure the chain of custody is correctly maintained.
• Prepare the shipments of samples and study reagents to send to clinical sites, sponsors, or collaborators.
• Prepare, document and execute the destruction of samples
• Manage storage space for the various storage temperatures (from ambient to cryogenic).
• Perform tasks and maintain documentation as per appropriate SOP and applicable GLP regulations and GCLP guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy as well as commitment to achieving good quality work.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment to meet operational deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Excellent record keeping skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• Problem solving skills and good sense of initiative.
• Proficiency in French and English, spoken and written; the incumbent will be required to interact with colleagues, regulatory authorities outside Quebec and will be required to read and draft documentation in English, as required by industry regulations.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite, especially Excel.
• Availability to work on some statutory holidays and occasionally work longer hours, depending on operational needs.
• Capability to lift loads weighing up to 25kg.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree, Science-related isan asset.
• Experience in a similar role or laboratory environment is an asset.
• Experience with LIMS is an asset.
• Experience in working in a GLP/GCLP environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of IATA regulations is an asset.

Work Arrangements

• Position type: Full time position
• Work model: Fully on-site, 3650 St-Urbain Street, Montreal, QC, Canada, H2X 2P2
• Working hours: Tuesday to Saturday (weekdays 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Note that a shift premium will be applied.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Group Insurance Plans
• Telemedicine service and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation and Personal days
• RRSP contribution with employer matching
• Employee Annual Incentive Plan (EAIP)
• Career development opportunities
• Volunteer Time-Off Program
• Onsite gym

About CellCarta

CellCarta is a global CRO that provides multi-omic pharma laboratory services though a harmonized global footprint and integrated logistics, spanning translational research through late phase clinical trials. At CellCarta, science is not just a discipline, but also a shared purpose. We’re a global team of experts across eight facilities in five countries, united by a commitment to propel precision medicine and make a difference in the lives of patients around the world!

Joining CellCarta means working with a team of dedicated professionals who are focused on achieving our mission to solve the scientific and operational barriers that hold back complex clinical programs, while being supported by a collaborative environment where expertise, curiosity, and contributions truly matter.

Map out your future with us!

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