Specimen Management Technician

altasciences; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Sick Leave

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking a Specimen Management Technician to ensure timely receipt, preparation, and handling of laboratory specimens in compliance with GLP and SOPs. You will work under supervision to coordinate with study directors, staff, and vivarium teams, maintaining chain of custody and documentation.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and adherence to protocols in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to support multiple departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prepare, and manage specimens in GLP-compliant manner.
• Coordinate with study directors, coordinators, pathologists, and vivarium staff.
• Maintain chain of custody and documentation for all specimens.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Cross-team collaboration

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Watson system

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

The Specimen Management Technician, working under direct supervision, is responsible for the timely and accurate receipt, preparation, management, processing, shipping and/or storage of laboratory specimens in compliance with GLP guidelines, study protocols and SOPs.

What You'll Do Here

• Responsible for working in compliance with GLP guidelines, protocols and SOPs.
• Coordinate with study directors, coordinators, pathologists, laboratory staff, and vivarium staff.
• Prepare, receive, centrifuge, separate and transfer/ship specimens according to SOPs and protocol design with limited supervision.
• Maintain and utilize laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Maintain chain of custody of all specimens processed and ensure timely transfer of specimens for analysis, archive, shipment or storage.
• Maintain documentation of procedures and equipment used and performs quality control of forms and logs.
• Maintain laboratory/shipping supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of the department areas.
• Cross-train to perform other duties within specimen management.
• Assist all areas of specimen management as well as other departments.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous laboratory or regulated environment preferred.
• Knowledge of current International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) transportation safety requirements preferred.
• Basic computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; adapts easily to new software.
• English proficiency both written and verbal; general reading, writing and verbal communication skills.
• High level detail-orientation with problem solving and troubleshooting skills required.
• Strong communication skills preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Watson system knowledge preferred.
• Strong cross-team collaboration.
• Flexibility and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer

The pay range estimated for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 per hour. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
• Telework when applicable.

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program