Lab Technician I

Pioneer Data Systems, Inc.; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a QC Sample Handling Technician to assist with receiving, handling, and documenting GMP samples in a multi-site testing laboratory. This role requires a strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess record keeping experience and be familiar with safety procedures. No specific educational requirements are listed, making this an excellent opportunity for entry-level applicants.

Qualifications

• Record keeping experience required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech environment is desired.
• Must be self-motivated and have strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving and handling biological samples.
• Maintain and archive shipping records according to SOPs.
• Transcribe data with 100% accuracy verification.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to handle cold samples

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

• The QC Sample Handling Technician will assist a multi-discipline support staff with primary responsibility for receiving, aliquoting, distributing, and handling materials, as well as with documentation of GMP samples in support of multi-product and multi-site testing laboratories.
• The technician may also be expected to assist with GMP data transcription and verification on paper and in electronic systems. Must stay within GMP compliance at all times.
• Record keeping experience required. Must be familiar with general safety procedure and guidelines. Must be self-motivated and have a strong attention to detail. Good communication skills required. Years of Experience 0-2.
• Specific duties and responsibilities for this role are:
• Assist the sample handling team with receiving biological sample shipments.
• Inventory and shipping of in-process, reference and stability materials, which requires handling cold samples for long periods of time.
• Label vials with barcodes printed from a laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Download temperature information from the shipping temperature monitors to a computer for evaluation.
• Maintain and archive shipping records in accordance with company SOPs.
• The technician may also be expected to:
• Transcribe data from one system to another.
• Perform 100% accuracy verification for previously transcribed data.
• Skills Required:
• Ability to work in a highly regulated environment and comply with GMP expectations.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills in order to start and complete a task.
• Ability to handle cold samples for long periods of time and cold environments for short periods of time.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, and computer literate enough to quickly learn new systems.
• Ability to comply with sample handling safety instructions.
• Previous experience working in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment is desired, but not required. .

Additional Information

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