Clinical Trials Specimen Management Technician

ACM Global Laboratories; Town of Gates (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Clinical Trials Specimen Management Technician I to perform daily CTSM laboratory operations, including routine processing, storage, and shipment of specimens. The role requires accuracy in data entry, adherence to SOPs, and the ability to work with ultra-cold and liquid nitrogen temperatures.

The technician will support archiving, monitor storage conditions, and ensure high-quality service to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field.
• Experience in laboratory or regulated environments.
• Strong data entry and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform SOP-based specimen receipt, QC checks, and processing.
• Enter data accurately into laboratory information systems.
• Prepare samples for shipping and manage storage conditions.
• Handle samples at controlled temperatures including ultra-cold and LN2.
• Maintain clean work environment and assist with archiving study docs.
• Monitor storage units via environmental monitoring software.
• Collaborate with team and escalate issues to senior staff as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

LIMS

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.