Specimen Management Technician

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At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences.

We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

About the Role

The Specimen Management Tech assists with the preparation and management of specimens, labels, documents, and data while maintaining compliance with protocols and SOPs. You will maintain the schedule ensuring efficient workflow of group training of other levels, and be cross trained in most of the aspects of the specimen management department.

What You'll Do Here

• Ensure staff maintains GLP
• Create, review, and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to procedures and facility issues
• Managing workload and scheduling to ensure optimal study results
• Monitor study progress ensuring timely response; help supervisor monitor timelines and audits
• Assist with training required for the group; train and support employee development
• Assist scheduling and assigning staff
• Participate in study planning and specimen management meetings
• Coordinate with study directors, coordinators, pathologists, laboratory staff, and vivarium staff
• Ensure that the proper import permits / certificates are valid and in place before shipping specimens to intended recipient
• Ensure that deadlines are met
• Review data / equipment accuracy, completion, consistency, and GLP / SOP compliance
• Assist in maintaining procedure and equipment documentation and perform quality control of forms and logs
• Ensure that paperwork and packages are compliant with International Air Transport (IATA), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR)
• Assist accounting with specimen shipments reconciliation, purchase order numbers, and shipments sent by courier
• Monitor area for cleanliness, ensure availability of material, equipment, reagents and expendables
• Attend training sessions as recommended by department management
• Assist all areas of the department and other departments as needed
• Maintain awareness of evolving domestic and international shipping requirements

What You'll Need to Succeed

What We Offer

The pay range estimated for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 per hour. Please note that hourly rates / salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work. Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes :

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include :

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!