Clinical Trials Specimen Management Technician

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

Job Title: Clinical Trials Specimen Management Technician

Department: Specimen Processing

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday

SUMMARY

The Clinical Trials Specimen Management Technician I performs the daily operations of specified area within the Clinical Trials Specimen Management (CTSM) Laboratory (routine, shipping, storage). They perform all daily functions in accordance to company policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all processes in accordance with SOP’s and appropriate regulatory guidelines
• Perform receipt, QC checks and onward processing for Clinical Trials specimens
• Perform accurate data entry into various laboratory information management systems
• Prepare samples for onward shipment
• Work with samples under varying temperature conditions including ultra-cold (-80°C) and liquid nitrogen (-196°C)
• Handle deliveries of packages including lifting and carrying of boxes filled with dry ice
• Perform housekeeping as required to maintain a clean and tidy working environment including frozen storage unit maintenance and emptying waste ice receptacles
• Utilize study documentation to aid in problem solving and elevate to senior staff as required
• Manage specimen related study documentation including preparation for archiving
• Guarantee client satisfaction by providing exceptional service to internal customers
• Adapt to changing priorities with guidance from senior team members
• Perform specimen receipt/accessioning/shipping activities depending on your main area of work (Routine, storage or batched shipping) including but not limited to
• Routine team: Receive process and accession routine specimens
• Storage Team: Receive, process, store and accession stored specimen
• Shipping Team: Prepare stored samples for batched shipment
• Utilize Environmental monitoring software to monitor all specimen storage units to ensure integrity of all specimens at all times
• Walk samples between building 150 & 160, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences or related field
• Experience from laboratory and/or highly regulated environments
• Strong Microsoft Office and data entry skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Works well in group setting as well as individually

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.