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Clinical Trials Specimen Management Technician

Description

Job Title: Clinical Trials Specimen Management Technician

Department: Specimen Processing

Location: 150 Elmgrove Park, Rochester, NY

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

SUMMARY

The Clinical Trials Specimen Management Technician I performs the daily operations of specified area within the Clinical Trials Specimen Management (CTSM) Laboratory (routine, shipping, storage). They perform all daily functions in accordance to company policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform all processes in accordance with SOP’s and appropriate regulatory guidelines
  • Perform receipt, QC checks and onward processing for Clinical Trials specimens
  • Perform accurate data entry into various laboratory information management systems
  • Prepare samples for onward shipment
  • Work with samples under varying temperature conditions including ultra-cold (-80°C) and liquid nitrogen (-196°C)
    • Handle deliveries of packages including lifting and carrying of boxes filled with dry ice
  • Perform housekeeping as required to maintain a clean and tidy working environment including frozen storage unit maintenance and emptying waste ice receptacles
  • Utilize study documentation to aid in problem solving and escalate to senior staff as required
  • Manage specimen related study documentation including preparation for archiving
  • Guarantee client satisfaction by providing exceptional service to internal customers
  • Adapt to changing priorities with guidance from senior team members
  • Perform specimen receipt/accessioning/shipping activities depending on your main area of work (Routine, storage or batched shipping) including but not limited to
  • Routine team: Receive process and accession routine specimens
  • Storage Team: Receive, process, store and accession stored specimen
  • Shipping Team: Prepare stored samples for batched shipment
  • Utilize Environmental monitoring software to monitor all specimen storage units to ensure integrity of all specimens at all times
  • Walk samples between building 150 & 160, as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences or related field
  • Experience from laboratory and/or highly regulated environments
  • Strong Microsoft Office and data entry skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Works well in group setting as well as individually

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $16.75 - $18.75

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
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