Clinical Trials Lab Specialist II — Sample Management

Altasciences Company; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Paid Sick & Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Telework when applicable

Training & Development

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Altasciences Company is seeking a Laboratory Specialist II to manage biological samples from clinical trials in a compliant, efficient manner. The role emphasizes strict adherence to protocol, GCP, and SOPs, with responsibilities including sample handling, data querying, and equipment maintenance.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with potential for mentoring junior staff and coordinating with external vendors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; college degree preferred.
• 3–6 years of related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and manuals.
• Ability to write advanced reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Responsibilities

• Ensure confidentiality and maintain a high level of quality within the department.
• Report procedural deviations to supervisory team.
• Understand protocol-driven timed study events and sample handling/processing.
• Coordinate with external vendors (couriers, central lab).
• Mentor Laboratory Specialist I team members.
• Assist with maintaining equipment (freezers, refrigerators, centrifuges) and document accordingly.
• Assist in the resolution of data queries.
• Other tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Reading technical documents

Technical report writing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Altasciences Company is seeking a Laboratory Specialist II to manage biological samples from clinical trials in a compliant, efficient manner. The role emphasizes strict adherence to protocol, GCP, and SOPs, with responsibilities including sample handling, data querying, and equipment maintenance.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with potential for mentoring junior staff and coordinating with external vendors.