Temp, Clinical Sample Specialist

Ceridian HCM, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Job summary

LabConnect Cleveland is seeking a Clinical Sample Specialist to manage sample intake, storage, onsite processing, and shipments to partner laboratories. You will coordinate with Client Services, Sample Tracking Solutions, and Clinical Trial Materials to ensure timely, accurate handling of specimens.

The role is at our Cleveland facility with a Tuesday–Saturday 7:00am–3:30pm EST schedule. It is temporary for 2–3 months but full-time with benefits, requiring GDP knowledge and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's or higher preferred in lab/health/science or related field.
• Experience in clinical research or lab settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage sample receipt and documentation.
• Label and store specimens properly.
• Coordinate with CS, STS, CTM for timely handling.
• Assist with QC and shipping of samples.
• Maintain freezer/refrigerator and handle dry ice disposal.
• Complete daily checklists and attend required trainings.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Reading & writing

Communication

Organization

Public speaking

Troubleshooting

GDP & safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

BA/BS in lab science/health science or related

Associate degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Laboratory Information Management Systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Clinical Sample Specialistis responsible forsample management activities for samples arriving at LabConnectClevelandfacility. The Clinical Sample Specialist will perform tasks in support of receiving specimens for storage, onsite processing, or shipments to partner laboratories or other facilities. Therolewill also communicate with other departments such as Client Services (CS), Sample Tracking Solutions (STS), and Clinical Trial Materials (CTM) to ensure thetimelyandaccuratehandling of samples.

Location and schedule:

• This role will be performed at our Cleveland, OH facility
• Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 7:00am-3:30pm EST
• This role is Temporary with a potential length of 2-3 months, but is full time (40 hours/wk.) and includes full time benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure tasks and data are completed with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Sample shipment receipt, inbound tracking documentation and breakdown of kits received
• Specimen transport to different areas within the facility
• Order requisition registration and accessioning
• Specimen labeling
• Assist with quality control (QC) of specimens for courier pick-ups, scheduled shipments, ad hoc shipments, specimen destructions and same day shipping packages
• Identification of sample discrepancies and ability to follow appropriate escalation paths
• Assist with QC checks on specimens from storage for shipmentsand destruction
• Handling, recycling and disposal of dry ice
• Storage freezer and refrigerator maintenance
• Disposal of shipping materials
• Restock supplies
• Scan requisitions
• Reply to emails in a timely manner
• Completion of daily checklists
• Attend classes/meetings, to include dangerous goods training
• Completion of 6 hours of continuing education per year
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practice (GDP)and universal safety precautions
• Other duties as required by management

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)required.
• BA/BS, in laboratory science, health science, or business; or an associate’s degree with at least 2 years of clinical research, clinical lab, or other relevant experience preferred.

Skills and Ability

• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in various computer systems such as Laboratory Information Management Systems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Exceptionalcommunication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Capable of executing instructions provided in oral, written, or diagram form.
• Able to troubleshoot issues related to specimen management.

Supervisory Responsibilities:None

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the occupant is regularly required to:

• Sit 50% of thetime.
• Stand 50% of thetime.
• Walk and/or reach with hands and arms 50% of thetime.
• Read text of various sizes.
• Communicate with others and hear.
• Lift, pull and/or push up to50pounds.
• Work in an environment with moderate noise levels.

Travel Requirements:None