Quality Control Sample Coordinator

About this opportunity

This role is offered through an external managed service provider (Magnit Global). If selected, you will be assigned to provide services to Novartis as the end client. This is not an offer of employment with Novartis, and you will not be eligible for Novartis employee benefits or incentives.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of QC in-process, release, raw material, stability, and development samples, associated document management, and collection of data
• Adherence to all GMP requirements, proficiency in understanding of FDA/EMEA regulations, effective interactions/communication with Quality management, personal development, and support of investigations and inspections/audits
• Manage sample tracking and the inventory system to track commercial and development samples
• Generate sample submission forms for various testing facilities and process returned results
• Collect sample forecasts to ensure lead time notice
• Confirm testing was complete when sample invoices arrive
• Follow/track international shipments, and alert logistics group of any customs clearance issues
• Inspect incoming sample shipments and take necessary actions if samples do not comply with SOPs
• Review and evaluate temperature data reports from temperature monitoring devices included with sample shipments
• Execute protocols to support network stability, qualified material programs and pipeline product studies
• Create and continuously improve sample management procedures and processes
• Communicate with other departments and sites including Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and Facilities to address compliance issues and to implement corrective actions and to improve programs
• Write and revise documents such as SOPs and technical reports
• May support the Manager for activities related to training of employees, coordination of tasks, compliance with GMP, and identifying and implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Support Stability sets and pulls including aliquoting and shipping during the study
• Other related job duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School degree with 6 years related experience in a GMP Quality Control Laboratory; OR Associate's degree with 4 years related experience in a GMP Quality Control Laboratory; OR (preferred) Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific concentration plus 2 years related experience in a GMP Quality Control Laboratory
• Strong understanding of the requirements of sample receipt and inventory management in a GMP laboratory
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong technical writing experience required
• Able to work independently and effectively within the group, within Quality, and across the site
• Ability to work in both paper based and electronic laboratory information management systems

Pay & Schedule

• Location: Durham, NC (onsite)
• Shift: Monday – Friday (7 AM – 4 PM or 8 AM – 5 PM)
• Pay Rate: $27/hr – $30/hr W-2 Only (based on Education/Experience)
• Contract: 7-month
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401k (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)