Clinical Sample Specialist - Biospecimen Operations

LabConnect

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Job SummaryThe Clinical Sample Specialist I is responsible for sample management activities for samples arriving at LabConnect Cleveland facility. The Clinical Sample Specialist I will perform tasks in support of receiving specimens for storage, onsite processing, or shipments to partner laboratories or other facilities. The Tier I Specialist will also communicate with other departments such as Client Services (CS), Sample Tracking Solutions (STS), and Clinical Trial Materials (CTM) to ensure the timely and accurate handling of samples.
  • This position is based in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • It is Onsite.
  • Position Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
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 shipments and 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 preferred.
  • 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.
  • Exceptional communication, 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.
  • Outgoing and interpersonal skills preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities: NonePhysical Demands:The essential functions of this position require the employee to:
  • Frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the work environment.
  • Moderately reach, grasp, and handle objects.
  • Frequently read printed and digital materials in varying font sizes.
  • Engage in verbal communication in environments with moderate ambient noise.
  • Occasionally lift, pull, or push items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Travel Requirements: None

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