Sample Management Associate

SPECTRAFORCE; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Boston is seeking a Sample Management Associate to manage specimen handling and ensure compliance with safety policies. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in sample management and proficiency in laboratory information systems. This role offers a contract position with a competitive pay rate of $27.00/hr - $30.00/hr.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience with accessioning and/or sample management.
• Knowledge of specimen handling best practices.
• Ability to adapt to changing procedures and work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage specimen handling processes, ensuring chain-of-custody and integrity.
• Verify, log, and track samples with attention to detail.
• Collaborate on editing and writing procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in biological or life sciences

Tools

Laboratory Information Management Systems (SAPIO ELN/LIMS)

Job description

Overview

Lead Recruiter (Pharma/Clinical) at SPECTRAFORCE Technologies – Position Title: Sample Management Associate

Base pay range: $27.00/hr - $30.00/hr. This range is provided by SPECTRAFORCE. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage specimen handling processes, ensuring chain-of-custody, integrity, and accurate data entry into LIMS.
• Verify, log, and track samples with great attention to detail.
• Receive and accession all submitted sample types for storage in the repository using internal LIMS.
• Participate in sample inventory audits to ensure accuracy of data.
• Collaborate on editing and writing procedures.
• Work in a lab environment using chemicals and reagents.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by following local, business unit, and corporate safety policies.
• Collaborate with other departments and colleagues for problem-solving and local sample inventory support.
• Execute work in adherence to Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience with accessioning and/or sample management.
• Prior use of laboratory information management systems (SAPIO ELN/LIMS preferred).
• Knowledge of specimen handling best practices.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience handling multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with peers in a fast-paced and cross-functional results-oriented team environment.
• Demonstrate experience working within tight timelines for successful execution of project and program goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and thoroughly follow up on assigned tasks.
• Ability to adapt to changing procedures, policies and work environment.
• Understanding of HIPAA and importance of privacy of patient data.
• Associate or bachelor’s Degree, particularly a science degree in biological or life sciences.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Science

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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