Sample Management Technician I

About the role

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. We are seeking a Sample Management Technician I for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, Nevada. Perform a wide variety of basic laboratory support tasks. Perform routine maintenance on basic laboratory equipment. Prepare all materials required for reagent receipt and storage. Pull items to meet requests, prepare sample for analysis, and direct specimens to the appropriate area. Compile required documentation and package reagents for shipping. Assist in the maintenance of general laboratory supply inventory and reagents within the Laboratory Sciences group. May work with items of a delicate/hazardous nature (e.g., blood, cells, tissue).

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs), Good Clinical Practice Regulations (GCP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• May generate reports, data, and forms.
• Maintain and perform record keeping.
• Review data recorded by others for quality control.
• May record observations and measurements for basic lab/research tasks.
• Perform clerical duties (e.g.: filing, making copies, etc.).
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance of lab equipment.
• Remove biohazard and recycle waste from lab to appropriate locations for disposal.
• Wash and dry laboratory supplies and distribute to appropriate locations within the laboratory.
• Label tubes, devices and containers and perform laboratory set-up/clean-up.
• Monitor and stock lab supplies in assigned areas.
• Help to prepare materials and data for shipment and archiving.
• Package biological reagents and ensure accurate completion of all required documentation for the shipment (i.e.: verify shipping lists).
• Prepare shipping documentation and assist in preparation