Sample Management Technician: GLP Lab & Freezer Care

MSD; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking a specimen handler in Gaithersburg, MD to receive, verify, accession and store pre-clinical and clinical samples. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, sample tracking, and adherence to SOPs and GLP/GCLP standards.

Responsibilities include freezer monitoring, labeling, on-call rotation, inventory management, and maintaining a clean, compliant laboratory environment. The position requires a high school diploma, at least two years in a regulated lab, and willingness to work

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years’ regulated lab or CRO experience.
• BSL-2 training/experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documents activities, records observations and completes paperwork per SOPs/protocols.
• Maintains sample management tracking logs.
• Documents sample discrepancies and communicates to appropriate parties.

Skills

GLP/GCLP

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Communication

Teamwork

Lab techniques

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sample Tracking software

Job description

MSD is seeking a specimen handler in Gaithersburg, MD to receive, verify, accession and store pre-clinical and clinical samples. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, sample tracking, and adherence to SOPs and GLP/GCLP standards.

Responsibilities include freezer monitoring, labeling, on-call rotation, inventory management, and maintaining a clean, compliant laboratory environment. The position requires a high school diploma, at least two years in a regulated lab, and willingness to work