Clinical Trials Specimen Handler: Ultra-Cold Storage

ACM Global Laboratories; Town of Gates (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health’s Clinical Trials Specimen Management Laboratory seeks a Technician I to perform daily operations including routine processing, storage, and shipping of specimens in accordance with SOPs and policies.

You will handle samples at ultra-cold temperatures, enter data into LIS, maintain documentation, and support the specimen management team across routine, storage, and batched shipping tasks, contributing to accurate study conduct and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or related field.
• Experience in laboratory or highly regulated environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform processes per SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Receive, QC, and process Clinical Trials specimens.
• Enter data accurately into laboratory information systems.
• Prepare samples for shipment.
• Handle specimens at ultra-cold (-80°C) and liquid nitrogen (-196°C) temperatures.
• Manage shipments and packaging with dry ice.
• Maintain clean work areas and frozen storage unit upkeep.
• Use study documents to assist problem solving and escalate as needed.
• Manage specimen study documentation and archiving preparation.
• Provide excellent service to internal customers to guarantee satisfaction.
• Adapt to changing priorities with guidance from senior staff.
• Perform receipt/accession/shipping for main area (Routine, Storage or Shipping).
• Walk samples between buildings 150 & 160 as needed.

Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences or related field

Job description

Rochester Regional Health’s Clinical Trials Specimen Management Laboratory seeks a Technician I to perform daily operations including routine processing, storage, and shipping of specimens in accordance with SOPs and policies.

You will handle samples at ultra-cold temperatures, enter data into LIS, maintain documentation, and support the specimen management team across routine, storage, and batched shipping tasks, contributing to accurate study conduct and client satisfaction.