Sample Management Specialist - GMP & QC Logistics

RECRUITERS; Carlow; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITERS in Carlow is seeking a Sample Management Technician to join a growing Quality Control team within a highly regulated laboratory environment. The role involves handling, tracking, storage and distribution of samples in line with GMP and site procedures.

You will work with the Sample Management Lead and wider laboratory team, using LIMS and other tracking systems, ensuring accurate data and timely product release.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, label, track and manage biological, environmental and manufacturing samples.
• Maintain sample traceability and integrity from receipt to disposal.
• Coordinate sample distribution to QC laboratories to support testing schedules and timely product release.
• Update sample records and inventory using LIMS and other tracking systems.
• Monitor sample storage conditions and retention inventories for compliance.
• Complete sample management documentation, data entry and record reviews on time.
• Support investigations into discrepancies, non-conformances, deviations and storage excursions.
• Review records to ensure data integrity and right-first-time results.
• Assist with laboratory audits and inspections by ensuring records are inspection-ready.
• Monitor sample volumes, priorities and issues and communicate with QC team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and root cause investigations.

Skills

Sample handling

GMP knowledge

LIMS familiarity

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Documentation

Communication

Education

Science/biotech/pharma degree or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

Electronic inventory systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

RECRUITERS in Carlow is seeking a Sample Management Technician to join a growing Quality Control team within a highly regulated laboratory environment. The role involves handling, tracking, storage and distribution of samples in line with GMP and site procedures.

You will work with the Sample Management Lead and wider laboratory team, using LIMS and other tracking systems, ensuring accurate data and timely product release.