Laboratory Specialist II: Sample Management & Compliance

CareAbout; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking a Laboratory Specialist II to support processing and management of biological samples collected during clinical trials, ensuring tasks are performed in accordance with protocol, GCP and SOPs.

The role includes coordinating with vendors, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining lab equipment, with a focus on data integrity and timely study events. A High School Diploma or GED is required; 3–6 years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED with preferred college degree or related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and manuals.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is expected.

Responsibilities

• Ensure confidentiality of participant and sponsor information while maintaining high quality.
• Report procedural deviations and resolve issues with supervisory teams.
• Understand protocol-driven timed study events and sample handling windows.
• Coordinate with external vendors (couriers, central lab).
• Mentor Laboratory Specialist I team members.
• Maintain equipment used in sample management and document accordingly.
• Assist in resolving data queries.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Reading technical documents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Altasciences is seeking a Laboratory Specialist II to support processing and management of biological samples collected during clinical trials, ensuring tasks are performed in accordance with protocol, GCP and SOPs.

The role includes coordinating with vendors, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining lab equipment, with a focus on data integrity and timely study events. A High School Diploma or GED is required; 3–6 years of related experience preferred.