Experienced Pharma Sample Management Coordinator

Job Duties

• Conducting quality checks and troubleshooting on multiple instruments daily (liquid handlers, balances, etc.), including performing start up and shut down.
• Ensuring devices have sufficient consumables for daily operations.
• Conducting inventory checks, including sample intake, location and checkout.
• Receiving and managing routine and daily orders from LIMS system.
• Weighing and preparing samples for storage and shipping.
• Sharing best practices and improvement opportunities.
• Clearly documenting all laboratory duties.
• Keeping lab space clean and safe.

Job Requirements

• BS-Chemistry, Biology or related field with 5-7 years of industry experience (preferably pharma, clinical research or medical laboratory).
• Sample management experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with liquid handling equipment, balances, basic lab processes, pipettes, and aseptic technique a plus.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written. Ability to communicate issues as they occur.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. consistently.
• Works well both as a team and as an individual.
• Demonstration of very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions.

Core Values: Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
Good: We act ethically and morally.
Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

This is a day shift position (approx. 8a-5p local time).

Cogent Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic. Additionally, if you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know. This job posting will close by 7/6/2026 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.