Associate Sample Coordinator - 2nd/Afternoons (Tuesday - Saturday)

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons): Tuesday–Saturday, 4:00 pm – 12:00 am

Environmental Conditions

• Ability to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
• Cleanroom restrictions: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, or facial hair allowed
• Fluctuating temperatures (hot/cold)
• Laboratory setting
• Standing for full shift

About the role

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties and training to acquire the skills required for sample and standard handling in support of the laboratory
• Provide support to Sample Coordinator and perform administrative tasks in the Sample Management department
• Follow SOPs, applicable client procedures, and fulfill laboratory requests with modest direct supervision
• Perform a variety of simple inventory tracking procedures (receipt, check-in, login, labeling, inventory, transport, check-out, etc.) and administrative tasks in support of laboratory operations
• Communicate status of tasks to supervisor and/or appropriate laboratory staff
• Train on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements
• Support response to environmental unit alarms and may participate in on-call responsibilities
• Perform daily work assignments accurately, timely and in a safe manner

Responsibilities May Vary By Shift

• All shifts are trained to perform all of the core sample processing functions
• First Shift engages in the initial receipt of boxes and processes individual samples using the Laboratory Information Management System “accessioning” screens
• Second Shift focuses on completing receipt of shipments and beginning the storage processes with samples on dry ice and in -70-degree Centigrade freezer units
• Third Shift is involved in storage activities, including sample retrieval and space optimization within storage units
• Some samples are stored at -20 degrees and some with liquid nitrogen

Keys to Success

Education

High/Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification

Experience

No experience required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Time management skills
• Ability to maintain detailed tracking and documentation clearly and accurately according to SOP
• Written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Work Environment

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours
• Able to lift and move objects of 15 to 40 pounds
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities
• Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions

Pay

$17.50/hr starting rate + 10% Shift Differential ($19.25/hr)

Benefits

• Annual Bonus & Merit Program Eligibility
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Health and Welfare benefits starting day 1
• Competitive remuneration and outstanding career and development prospects
• Innovative, forward-thinking organization with a culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation