Clinical Sample Handling Specialist

Lever, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Celerion in Tempe, AZ is seeking a laboratory support technician to prepare samples for shipment, label, verify, and manage paperwork across studies. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

You will pack and ship samples domestically and internationally under IATA guidelines, maintain sample inventories, and participate in process audits. A flexible schedule and collaboration with cross-functional teams are required.

Qualifications

• Post high school education in life sciences or medical training preferred.
• 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 proficiency.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm (flexible after training to meet workload).

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for shipment, following processes and client specs.
• Perform reconciliation, labeling, and verification of samples.
• Prepare sample paperwork, SOPs, manifests, and deviation reports.
• Pack and ship biological samples domestically and internationally per regulatory and IATA guidelines.
• Manage complete sample management for assigned studies with flexible scheduling.
• Perform process audits.
• Work in clinical/lab environments with exposure to biological materials and second-hand smoke.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

IATA Shipping Certification

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Post-secondary life sciences education

Tools

MS Office

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)

$20 - $20 an hour

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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