Clinical Sample Specialist - Biospecimen Operations

Job Summary  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    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.    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.     Supervisory Responsibilities:   Physical Demands:   While performing the duties of this job, the occupant is regularly required to:   Sit 50% of the time.   Stand 50% of the time.   Walk and/or reach with hands and arms 50% of the time.   Read text of various sizes.   Communicate with others and hear.   Lift, pull and/or push up to 50 pounds.   Work in an environment with moderate noise levels.    Travel Requirements: None