The Clinical Sample Specialist I is responsible for sample management activities for samples arriving at LabConnect Australia 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.
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 of 6 hours of continuing education per year
Knowledge of Valuable 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.
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.
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