Sample Management specialist I

About the role

Syneos Health® is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress. Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape.

The Sample Management Specialist I is the starting level in sample management. This role involves learning and executing the different duties associated with sample management while providing support to the team. Upon demonstrating competency, tasks may be performed independently. Sample management duties include receipt, inventory, chain of custody and storage, transfers and disposition of incurred samples, reference materials, matrixes, critical reagents and other items requiring defined storage conditions and tracking. Ensuring uncompromised integrity of materials and operating, troubleshooting and maintaining storage appliances and the environmental monitoring system are essential components of this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support related to management of reference materials and matrices
• Provide operational support related to the receipt, verification, inventory control, distribution, sending and disposition of study samples
• Prepare samples for analysis
• Keep an inventory of supplies used to manage samples and order supplies when needed
• Assist with the maintenance, operation and support of sample storage equipment and the associated monitoring system
• Archive documents associated with the management of study samples
• Perform daily tasks and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Entry level position — no experience required
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken
• Good demonstrated computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and ability to employ sample-tracking software)
• Experience working in a regulated environment considered an asset

Benefits

• Company car or car allowance
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company match 401(k)
• Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time

Note: Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Pay

Salary Range: $35,600.00 – $60,400.00

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.