Lab Technician I

Pioneer Data; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Data in Chesterfield, Missouri is seeking a QC Sample Handling Technician to assist in managing the receipt and handling of biological samples. This role ensures compliance with GMP regulations while performing record keeping, transcribing data, and maintaining shipping records.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and possess effective communication skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and previous experience in a regulated environment is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience with record keeping and compliance in a GMP environment.
• Strong attention to detail; must be self-motivated.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the sample handling team with receiving biological sample shipments.
• Inventory and ship reference and stability materials, handling cold samples.
• Maintain and archive shipping records according to company SOPs.

Skills

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work in a highly regulated environment

Organizational skills

Ability to handle cold samples

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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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