Kit Builder I

LabConnect; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Pay + 401k Match

Health Benefits

PTO + 11 Holidays + Volunteer Day

Disability & Life Insurance

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

LabConnect is seeking a Kit Builder I to assemble clinical specimen collection kits for global trials. You will ensure components, labels, and documentation meet quality, regulatory, and protocol standards to support patient safety and research integrity.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to SOPs, and safe handling of materials in a fast-paced environment. Training and teamwork across departments are expected to maintain high operational quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a clinical, laboratory, or healthcare environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to global SOPs, site procedures, and all quality and safety regulations.
• Assemble clinical specimen collection kits per Work Orders, Pick Lists, and Assembly Bill of Material.
• Verify accuracy of kit components, including lot numbers, expiration dates, reference numbers, and protocol instructions.
• Prepare and organize requisitions and apply all required labels with precision.
• Manage specialized materials associated with kit assembly, ensuring proper handling and safety compliance.
• Support workflows for Priority Lane, Flex Orders, and Walkthrough Orders.
• Complete QC Checklists, track errors, and deliver orders to the QC area.
• Maintain an organized, compliant workspace and contribute to process improvements.
• Assist with training and knowledge transfer when requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Instruction following

Basic computer literacy

Fast-paced environment

English comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world.

Job Summary

The Kit Builder I is responsible for the accurate, compliant, and efficient assembly of clinical specimen collection kits used in global clinical trials. This role ensures that all kit components, labels, and documentation meet established quality, regulatory, and protocol-specific standards. By supporting the preparation and integrity of clinical materials, the Kit Builder I contributes directly to the success of clinical research operations and patient safety.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Adherence to global SOPs, site procedures, and all relevant quality and safety regulations


• Assembles clinical specimen collection kits in accordance with Work Orders, Pick Lists, and Assembly Bill of Material.


• Verifies accuracy of kit components, included but not limited to lot numbers, expiration dates, reference numbers, and protocol instructions.


• Prepares and organizes requisitions and applies all required labels with precision.


• Prepares and manages specialized materials associated with kit assembly, ensuring proper handling and compliance with safety procedures.


• Supports workflows for Priority Lane, Flex Orders, and Walkthrough Orders.


• Completes QC Checklists, error tracking, and delivers orders to the appropriate QC area.


• Maintains an organized, compliant workspace.


• Contributes to process improvements.


• Assists with training and knowledge transfer when requested.


• Perform other duties as assigned to support operations.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma(or in process of obtaining equivalent) required.


• Prior experience in a clinical, laboratory, or healthcare environment preferred.

Skills And Ability

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions.


• Basic computer literacy.


• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.


• Good English reading, comprehension, and communication skills

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the occupant is regularly required to:

• Sit 25% of the week.


• Stand 75% of the week.


• Walk and/or reach with hands and arms 75% of the week.


• Read text of various sizes.


• Communicate with others and hear.


• Lift, pull and/or push up to 30 pounds, and/or ~ 14 kilograms


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include hand-eye coordination and hand manipulation, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements:

Minimal

One Global Team

At LabConnect, we are proud to be one global team: united by our shared mission to advance clinical trials through innovation, agility, and collaboration. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects our core values: People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and Accountability Always.

LabConnect is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), creed, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to cultivating a workplace that is safe, equitable, and respectful for all. Together, as one global team, we strive to ensure that every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to our shared success.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love:

• Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)


• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire


• PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community


• Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D


• We celebrate our differences, which enriches our culture!

In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with career growth opportunities, globally. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. While living out our values of People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and Accountability Always.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and value the diversity of our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To learn more about equal employment opportunity, please view the posters here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters

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