Technician, Sample Management (Student / On-Call)

220 Altasciences Company Inc; Laval; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Free parking

Training & Development Programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Annual Performance Reviews

Job summary

Altasciences Laval seeks a Technician, Sample Management (Student / On-Call) to support sample and material inventory, storage, and tracking in a regulated laboratory setting.

You will use LIMS and MS Office to manage sample movements, ensure proper storage, and prepare study materials while complying with SOPs, GxP standards, and company policies. A DEC in health sciences and some related experience are preferred; bilingual French may be beneficial.

Qualifications

• DEC in health sciences or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree considered an asset.
• Minimum 6 months of work experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of FDA-GLP, GCP and TPD regulations is an asset.
• Experience in medical or pharmaceutical field is an asset.
• Proficiency with Watson LIMS and MS-Office tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and manuals.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with groups of employees.
• Bilingual French may be required depending on location.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute transactions in LIMS and electronic inventory systems for all sample movements.
• Ensure proper storage conditions and accurate location of samples and study materials.
• Generate and maintain study material and inventory reports.
• Handle CL2 and cytotoxic study materials following safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate and compliant laboratory documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements within sample management operations.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, GxP standards and company policies.
• Perform any other duties as required.
• Receive, inventory, and label study samples.
• Prepare analytical, study samples & biological matrices.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Education

DEC in health sciences / laboratory technology

Bachelor’s degree (asset)

Tools

Watson LIMS

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

About The Role

The Technician, Sample Management (Student / On-Call) is responsible for conducting sample management activities, including sample and material inventory, service requests, disposal, and shipment. This role supports the organization and maintenance of storage areas and ensures accurate handling and tracking of samples in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Do Here

• Execute transactions in LIMS and electronic inventory systems for all sample movements.
• Ensure proper storage conditions and accurate location of samples and study materials.
• Generate and maintain study material and inventory reports.
• Handle Containment Level 2 (CL2) and cytotoxic study materials in accordance with safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate and compliant laboratory documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements within sample management operations.
• Ensure all work complies with SOPs, GxP standards, and company policies.
• Perform any other duties as required.
• Receive, inventory, and label study samples.
• Conduct service request and preparation of Analytical, Study Samples & Biological Matrices.
• Inventory of new Analytical Material Storage & Service of Reference Standard Material.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in health sciences, laboratory technology, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 6 months of work experience.
• Knowledge of FDA-GLP, GCP and TPD regulations is an asset.
• Experience in the medical or pharmaceutical field is an asset.
• Watson LIMS, MS-Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with groups of employees of the organization.
• Bilingual proficiency in French may be required, depending on location.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

What We Offer

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Free parking

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Performance Reviews

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At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences. We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!