Specimen Management Technician

Altasciences; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; 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

Telework when applicable

Job summary

Altasciences in Everett, WA is seeking a Specimen Management Technician to ensure timely receipt, preparation, and storage of laboratory specimens under GLP guidelines. You will coordinate with study directors and vivarium staff and maintain custody and documentation per SOPs.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, strong attention to detail, and good communication. Experience in a regulated lab and IATA/49 CFR knowledge are a plus; on-site, full-time position with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a laboratory or regulated environment preferred.
• Knowledge of IATA and 49 CFR transportation safety requirements preferred.
• Basic computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office; 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prepare, process, and store specimens per SOPs and GLP.
• Maintain chain of custody and timely transfers for analysis or storage.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Document procedures and perform quality control of forms and logs.
• Maintain supplies and keep areas clean.
• Cross-train to perform other specimen management duties.
• Collaborate with study directors, coordinators, pathologists, and vivarium staff.
• Support other departments as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Cross-team collaboration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Basic math skills

Watson system knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Watson system

Job description

## Specimen Management TechnicianApply: On-site: Everett, Washington: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R103212**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.