Clinical Sample Receipt & Logistics Coordinator

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Short-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Sample Processing Specialist to log shipments, receive and manage samples for clinical and toxicology trials within a GLP-regulated environment.

You will ensure temperature alarms are addressed, coordinate with vendors and sites, train new technicians, and support the sample lifecycle from receipt to disposal, in a cross-functional team including IT, Bioanalysis, and Clinical Systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in life sciences.
• 1–3 years of sample processing experience in a GLP-regulated environment.
• Expert in end-to-end sample lifecycle.
• Proficient with applicable LIMS software.
• Ability to work autonomously and develop process improvements.
• Experience in cross-functional teams (IT, Bioanalysis, Clinical Systems).

Responsibilities

• Log shipments and receive samples for clinical/toxicology trials per Bioanalysis requirements.
• Notify manager and sample owner of abnormal receipt conditions for follow-up.
• Resolve sample discrepancies with vendors/sites/clinical teams.
• Ensure alarms from temperature monitoring systems are addressed promptly.
• Manage sample storage volumes and lifecycle for transfer/disposal.
• Assist with development of trial-specific CLW as needed.
• Administer the temperature monitoring system and calibrate cooling devices.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings on Sample Processing tasks.
• Train and onboard new technicians; serve as primary contact between receiving team and Sr. Manager of LSO.
• Coordinate activities of the sample receipt team to meet timelines.

Skills

Sample lifecycle

GLP environment

Autonomous work

Cross-functional collaboration

LIMS usage

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent life sciences

Tools

LIMS software

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Sample Processing Specialist to log shipments, receive and manage samples for clinical and toxicology trials within a GLP-regulated environment.

You will ensure temperature alarms are addressed, coordinate with vendors and sites, train new technicians, and support the sample lifecycle from receipt to disposal, in a cross-functional team including IT, Bioanalysis, and Clinical Systems.