Lab Operations Associate, Sample Management

Real Staffing Group; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Real Staffing Group is seeking a detail-oriented Sample Management Specialist in Cambridge, MA to support end-to-end tracking and logistics of nonclinical and clinical samples using a LIMS system.

You will coordinate domestic and international shipments, reconcile inventory, maintain SOPs, and ensure timely documentation in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline; 3–5 years industry experience.
• 3+ years' experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Experience with LIMS applications and implementation preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced team.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, Smartsheet, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to lift ~50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end sample tracking and logistics for nonclinical and clinical samples.
• Perform sample management tasks using a LIMS system and related archive work.
• Reconcile shipments and communicate discrepancies for inventory control.
• Coordinate international and domestic shipments with required documentation.
• Maintain SOPs and forms for receipt, storage, and disposition.
• Track shipments from collection to receipt and ensure proper handling.
• Operate in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Maintain inventory of lab consumables used for sample management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Excel

Smartsheet

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end sample tracking and logistics for nonclinical and clinical samples, working closely with internal and external customers
• Performs any combination of sample management and/or archive tasks, including labeling, receipt, transferring, tracking, inventory, archival, shipping logistics and disposal of nonclinical and clinical samples and test and reference materials utilizing a LIMS system
• Sample reconciliation - document and communicate shipment discrepancies to appropriate personnel, assists with problem solving and auditing of inventory
• Resolve discrepancies, with responsibility for confirming and correcting any anomalies in theLIMS systemCollaborate with other operations functions, internal and external, to ensure samples are ready for transfer and analysis
• Support the overall inventory of nonclinical and clinical samples and test and reference materials within a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Maintain SOPs, working policies and forms for receipt, storage, and disposition of nonclinical and clinical samples and test and reference materials
• Maintain a high level of organization and great attention to detail
• Complete assignments in a timely and clearly documented manner
• Handle tasks quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment
• Maintain inventory of common laboratory consumables used for Sample Management
• Coordinate international and domestic shipments to Contract Research Organizations by providing the necessary documentation for our Trade Compliance & Logistics Process
• Coordinate information needed for international shipments including completing Tariff Request forms, customs invoices, and value determination.
• Coordinate shipments with shipping vendors to ensure proper temperatures and safe arrival.
• Track and monitor shipmentsfrom sample collection to sample receipt
• Operate in a high pace and team-based environment

Qualifications

• Minimal requirement of bachelor's degree in scientific discipline 3-5 years industry experience
• 3+ years' experience in a laboratory setting preferred
• Experience with LIMS applications and implementation preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to function in a high capacity within a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, eagerness to learn, and the ability to follow
• written and verbal instruction.
• Working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Smartsheet, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to lift ~50 lbs and work on feet for long periods of time.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.