Clinical Sample Handling Specialist

Celerion; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Celerion in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a detail-oriented Sample Handling Specialist to support clinical studies. You will prepare samples for shipment, label and verify specimens, and complete paperwork in accordance with SOPs and client specifications.

The role involves packing and shipping biological samples domestically and internationally, maintaining IATA shipping certification, and coordinating with study teams to ensure milestones are met.

Qualifications

• Professional communication with staff and clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Outlook.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am–4:30pm; flexible after training to meet workload.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for shipment following SOPs and client specs.
• Reconciliation and sample labeling
• Sample verification and paperwork preparation (SOP tracking, manifests, deviation reporting).
• Pack and ship biological samples domestically and internationally per regulations and IATA guidelines.
• Manage sample management across assigned studies and coordinate with team leads and sponsor lab contacts.
• Perform process audits.

Skills

Professional communication

MS Office proficiency

Scheduling flexibility

Education

Post high school education in life sciences or medical training

Tools

IATA Shipping Certification

Job description

Celerion is committed to swift, exceptional clinical research through translational medicine. Every day, we use our experience, agility, and innovative research strategies to help get drugs to market faster.

Essential Functions

• Prepare samples for shipment, following standard processes and client specifications, to meet predetermined shipping milestones (50%)
• Reconciliation
• Sample labeling
• Sample verification
• Preparation of sample paperwork, including all SOP required sample tracking, standard or customized manifest creation, accurate deviation reporting and cover letter creations (25%)
• Pack and ship biological samples both internationally and domestically, following all regulatory requirements and IATA shipping guidelines. (25%)
• Manage the complete sample management aspect of all assigned studies by working a flexible schedule (including additional hours when needed), cross-checking the work of teammates and proactively communicating with the Clinical Conduct Manager, Clinical Study Manager, Clinical Sample Handling Specialist Team Leader, sponsor contact or receiving laboratory as appropriate
• Perform process audits
• Ability to work in required work environment, including but not limited to working in a clinical/ laboratory environment with exposure to biological/ biohazardous materials and second hand smoke from combustible cigarettes and vapors from electronic cigarettes.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Post high school education in life sciences or medical training preferred
• Maintenance of IATA Shipping Certification required.
• Internal conduct or biological sample inventory experience preferred
• Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of staff as well as clients
• Microsoft Office/outlook proficiency
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm (but is flexible after training to meet workload requirements)

Celerion Values: Integrity Trust Teamwork Respect

Are you ready to join our team?

Celerion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, qualified protected veteran status, or disability.

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