Associate Clinical Trials Specimen Management Technician

rrhs; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks an Associate Clinical Trials Specimen Management Technician for the CTSM Laboratory in Rochester, NY. This onsite role handles routine operations, shipping, and storage under established procedures.

You will follow safety policies, manage specimen flow, and assist with cold storage, temperature monitoring, and regulatory compliance while providing reliable internal service and accurate data entry.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences or related preferred.
• General proficiency with email and basic computer programs.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Ability to stand for 3–4 hours.
• Lift packages up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow policies and safety procedures to prevent exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Distribute specimens to appropriate department for prompt analysis.
• Provide exceptional service to internal customers to ensure client satisfaction.
• Open shipping packages and remove airway bills.
• Open shipper and place items into ACM bag and enter receipt data in ACM system.
• Sort specimens to appropriate area.
• Rotate and clear ice from freezers monthly.
• Work with samples at ultra-cold (-80°C) and liquid nitrogen (-196°C).
• Print referral manifests and pack specimens to reference laboratories.
• Maintain clean working environment; freezer maintenance and waste ice management.
• Sweep floors as directed.
• Perform daily maintenance and monitoring (temperature documentation, pending list).
• Ensure compliance with FDA, NYSDOH, GCP, IATA and shipping requirements; consult with staff on shipments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Email proficiency

Data entry

Stand for 3-4 hours

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences or related

Job description

Job Title: Associate Clinical Trials Specimen Management Technician

Department: Specimen Processing

Location: Onsite, Rochester, NY

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Days; Tuesday - Saturday

SUMMARY

The Associate Clinical Trials Specimen Management Technician performs the daily operations of specified area within the Clinical Trials Specimen Management (CTSM) Laboratory (routine, shipping, storage). They perform all daily functions in accordance to company policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and follows company policies and safety procedures to prevent the risk of blood and bodily fluid exposure.
• Distributes specimens to appropriate department for prompt analysis as needed.
• Guarantee client satisfaction by providing exceptional service to internal customers
• Open shipping packages and remove airway bill from package.
• Open shipper and place all items from shipper into ACM bag.
• Enter receipt information into ACM system.
• Sorts specimen to appropriate area as necessary
• Completes monthly rotation of clearing build up ice from Freezers
• Work with samples under varying temperature conditions including ultra-cold (-80°C) and liquid nitrogen (-196°C)
• Prints referral manifests and packs specimens to deliver to reference laboratories.
• Perform housekeeping as required to maintain a clean and tidy working environment; including frozen storage unit maintenance and emptying waste ice receptacles
• Sweeps floors as directed by supervision
• Performs and documents daily maintenance and monitoring functions, as required. (i.e.: specimen rotation, temperature documentation, pending list,)
• Performs all duties in compliance with the Food and Drug Administration, New York State Department of Health, Good Clinical Practice, International Air Transport Association and other pertinent regulations; is knowledgeable about U.S. and foreign shipping requirements and uses this knowledge appropriately when shipping and consulting with department personnel regarding specimen shipments.
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in, Biomedical Sciences or related.
• General proficiency with email and basic computer programs
• Strong Data Entry skills.
• Able to stand for 3-4 hours while working
• Lift packages of 50 pounds

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - These roles require a combination of movement and stationary work, including frequent standing, walking, and moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs.). Tasks may involve repetitive reaching, bending, pushing, or pulling, along with maintaining awareness in high-traffic or operational areas. Visual focus and spatial awareness are critical in facilities, logistics, or support settings. Emotional demands include managing interruptions, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. Environmental exposures may include equipment noise, shared workspaces, and occasional proximity to hazardous areas. Physical capability screening may be required.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$16.00 - $18.00

CITY

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14624

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.