Coordinator, Sample Receipt

Allergan; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a detail-oriented Sample Processing Associate to support logistics for clinical and toxicology trials. You will log shipments, track samples, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely storage and disposal of samples.

You will work with temperature monitoring systems, assist in developing trial-specific workflows, and train new technicians while acting as a key liaison between receiving and senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably life sciences) or equivalent years of experience.
• 1–3 years of sample processing experience in a GLP regulated environment.
• An expert in the end-to-end sample lifecycle.
• Proficient with applicable LIMS software.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and develop ideas/solutions to improve operations.

Responsibilities

• Log shipments and receive samples for clinical and/or toxicology trials, per Bioanalysis priorities.
• Notify manager and sample owner of abnormal receipt conditions for follow up with site/vendor.
• Work with vendor/site/clinical teams to resolve sample discrepancies.
• Ensure alarms from the temperature monitoring system are addressed within expected timeframes.
• Manage sample storage volumes and lifecycle to ensure timely transfer and disposal of eligible samples.
• Assist with development of trial-specific CLW as needed.
• Administer the temperature monitoring system and calibrate cooling devices to ensure proper storage of samples.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings where Sample Processing tasks are discussed.
• Train and onboard new technicians; act as primary contact between receiving team and Sr. Manager of LSO and other areas.
• Coordinate activities of the sample receipt team to meet targeted timelines.

Skills

Sample processing

GLP environment

LIMS software

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Tools

Laboratory IT tools

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, XandYouTube.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Log shipments and receive samples for clinical and/or toxicology trials, in accordance with priority set by Bioanalysis team
• Notify manager and sample “owner” of any abnormal receipt conditions for follow up with site/vendor that incorrectly shipped samples
• Work with vendor/site/clinical to resolve any sample discrepancies as necessary
• Ensure that alarms from the temperature monitoring system are addressed within expected timeframes
• Manage sample storage volumes and the sample lifecycle management process to ensure the timely transfer and/or disposal of eligible samples
• Assist with the development of trial-specific CLW as needed
• Act as administrator to the temperature monitoring system and manage the maintenance/calibration of cooling devices to ensure all samples are appropriately stored by R43F.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings where Sample Processing tasks are discussed.
• Training and on-boarding of new technicians. Act as the primary contact point between the receiving team and the Sr. Manager of LSO as well as other functional areas.
• Coordinate the activities of the sample receipt team to ensure that the technicians are able to receive samples within the targeted timelines.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably life sciences related) or equivalent years of experience required
• Must have 1-3 years of sample processing experience in a GLP regulated environment.
• An expert in the end-to-end sample lifecycle.
• Proficient with applicable LIMS software.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and develop ideas/solutions to improve operations
• Must have demonstrated experience in cross-functional team environment (specifically IT, Bioanalysis, Clinical Systems).

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or anyother form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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