Clinical Trials Specimen Management Technician

Summary

The Clinical Trials Specimen Management Technician I performs the daily operations of a specified area within the Clinical Trials Specimen Management (CTSM) Laboratory, including routine processing, shipping, and storage. All daily functions are performed in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform all processes in accordance with SOPs and appropriate regulatory guidelines.
• Receive, conduct QC checks, and process Clinical Trials specimens.
• Enter accurate data 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 boxes filled with dry ice.
• 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, and shipping activities based on primary work area:
  • Routine team: Receive, process, and accession routine specimens.
  • Storage team: Receive, process, store, and accession stored specimens.
  • Shipping team: Prepare stored samples for batched shipment.
• Utilize environmental monitoring software to ensure integrity of all specimens in storage units.
• Walk samples between building 150 & 160 as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in laboratory and/or highly regulated environments.
• Strong Microsoft Office and data entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in group settings as well as individually.

Physical Requirements

Medium work – exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects; requires frequent walking, standing, or squatting.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Tuesday – Saturday.

Location

Onsite; Rochester, NY.