Summary
This is an excellent position for those who wish to seek a part-time position with potential for growth, learning, and development in a niche third-party laboratory industry. ARL is looking for a highly motivated, meticulous, and tech-savvy team player with excellent communication and organizational skills to join our amazing team. The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and stay cool under pressure is an absolute requirement.
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday
- Flexible hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM
- Part-Time (~20 hours per week)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative and Communication
- Occasionally answer phone calls and process emails from clients
- Report to a designated officer of the Partnerships team.
- Log samples to assigned log number, and track samples received in ARL's laboratory information systems
- Label and store samples according to Stability Protocols and SOP’s
- Work closely with the Samples Receiving team to process samples
- Assist in storage of samples, submissions, shipments, and special projects related to stabilities
- Read, understand, and follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures, including quality and safety procedures
- Conduct client and team interactions in a professional and appropriate manner
- Complete all Stability Technician tasks and other projects assigned by leadership
- Accurately enter data and ensure sample processing accuracy
Sample Management, Receiving, and Processing
- Log samples to assigned log numbers and track them using ARL's Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Verify receipt of samples against Chain of Custody (COC)/Sample Submission Forms (SSF)/ Stability Protocols for accuracy and completeness
- Store and track samples in accordance with Stability protocols
- Process sample retention and dispose of samples and waste per lab protocols
- Clean and organize the department workspace daily to maintain sanitary and safe conditions
Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Collaborate with team members across departments to ensure smooth sample flow
- Work with the Samples Receiving to resolve issues and ensure timely sample testing
- Assist Lead in training team members on protocols, procedures, and workflows, when and as assigned
- Assist in sample-handling aspects for stability samples as assigned by the manager of Sample Management & Receiving
Qualifications
Education & Certification
- Minimum Education: High school diploma
Experience
- At least 1 year of industry experience with broad understanding, specific experience, and strong competency in sample management and receiving, as well as quoting and client interactions
Skills & Competencies
- Be technologically savvy
- Be able to learn to operate and work with technology very quickly
- Proficient in ARL’s LIMS systems and protocols
- Be able to accurately enter data and process samples accurately
- Be able to work in a high-pressure environment where time is of the essence
- Be able to comply with all processing protocols and follow directions accurately
- Be able to work productively and efficiently in a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Be able to work collaboratively with team members across departments
- Be able to pass drug testing and background check
- Be able to execute and demonstrate ARL's values
- Be able to understand and use general mathematics
- Be able to communicate proficiently verbally and in writing in English
- Be able to organize and pay attention to detail
- Be willing to wear personal protective equipment provided and required by ARL
Physical & Scheduling Requirements
- Be able to communicate in English fluently and proficiently, in writing and orally
- Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Available to work 5 days a week during the day and flexible to meet testing deadlines.
- Comply with ARL’s drug-free, background check, and attendance/time off policies.
Compensation commensurates with experience.